2010 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- 314
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 314 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 116 records
- steering pump · 29 records
- steering wheel · 26 records
- hard turn · 13 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- steering rack · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 149 |
| 30–60k mi | 94 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
At low speeds, the power steering fails. When turning into parking spots or trying to make turns onto other streets or roads, you lose all power steering making it difficult to turn. I just recently bought the vehicle and didn't notice the problem until about a week later. It does not occur all the time, but too often when you least expect it. *tr
ODI 10503622
Steering
At slow speeds, you lose power steering when trying to park in parking spots, turning curves, and turning off onto other streets. Very dangerous driving when you are expecting to turn and can't turn because of the power steering failure. This should be looked into before someone in injuried or even killed. This does not occur all the time, but occurs too often when you least expect it. I've just purchased vehicle…
ODI 10503620
Steering
We were driving in a parking lot when we first noticed the steering going out. It was minimal at first, and my husband checked the power steering fluid. He saw nothing wrong with the levels. As the months have continued the steering has gotten worse, almost to the point where i can no longer drive it. There are multiple occasions, the latest is today, where i was going on the off ramp to my exit and it went out as i…
ODI 10522761
Power Train · Steering
Loud whining noise while turning, and occasional difficult turning period. Contatced chevy dealership and they quoted $1000, repair when i explained the issue. Took to mechanic who flushed the power steering fluid but the issue persisted. I've seen numerous complaints about this issue on line , it has to be addressed by the manufacturer before someone is seriouly hurt or killed. *tr
ODI 10519731
Steering
My 2010 chevy traverse is very hard to turn and is now making a horrible noise and is messing with the gas intake... It is very hazardous not being able to turn when you need to turn. I have researched it online and found an abundant of people with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10561046
Steering
Vehicle had been parked in garage when we noticed pink fluid under car. Took it to local repair shop where they diagnosed the power steering gear valve solenoid is leaking. Have to take it to dealer for repair. Dealer has already replaced steering gear input housing (10-29-12) and said they had 4 traverses in with the same problem that week. *tr
ODI 10493167
Steering
Our 2010 chevy traverse required an entirely new power steering system after 65k miles and 3 years. It required $2500 worth of repair; a pump, gear, hose, clamp, and fluid. Our car was one of 4 traverses and 2 acadia's at century chevrolet dealership requiring the exact same repair at the same time. Also, contacting other mechanic's in the area in an attempt to price compare, we were told this is a known design flaw…
ODI 10492312
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was 43,355.
ODI 10493313
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
I bought this vehicle in october 2012. After driving for a while i noticed a funny sound coming from the steering wheel. I took it to for an oil change and was informed my power steering was leaking. I called the dealer and informed them of the issue. Due to having the vehicle over 30 days they would not repair it they stated i could use the extended warranty i purchased. I was not happy with the decision and they…
ODI 10549965
Steering
Our 2010 chevy traverse had about 60,000 miles on it when it would be very, very hard to steer at slow speeds while parking and turning. *tr
ODI 10569392
Steering
Intermittently the car's power steering will not respond. It is usually at slow speeds in parking lots but at times at slower speeds in traffic. My wife and young daughter (16) can barely steer the car when this failure occurs and have had some close calls trying to steer the car in close traffic. We called the dealer (winchester, va) and the service department spokesman acted like he was oblivious to this problem…
ODI 10516250
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage…
ODI 10500829
Steering
Nothing has happened thank god. But there is a problem with my traverse since i purchase it from the lookout ford dealership in morehead, north carolina..it was over 6 months when i took it in to the chevrolet dealer in morehad city north carolina. When i took it for its oil change also it had a recall in its water pump that it has not been fix.. When they inspected the mechanic told me there is something wrong with…
ODI 10586235
Steering
At slow speeds the power steering stops working. This happens regularly. *tr
ODI 10494556
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact mentioned that while driving 20 mph, the power steering malfunctioned making it almost impossible to turn the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. The contact vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering pump and power steering rack and pinion were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10559382
Steering
2010 chevrolet traverse. Consumer states steering gear housing had to be replaced *tgw
ODI 10480383
Steering
Vehicle looses power steering at low speeds while turning on multiple occasions. If turning into parking spot, into traffic, or performing a u-turn steering gets extremely difficult nearly causing multiple incidents with no warning. Afraid to let my wife drive this vehicle much longer since it's designed for families with children. Unacceptable when looking online and finding multiple customers having same issue. *js
ODI 10579368
Steering
Original owner; starting at approximately 39,000miles on odometer, driving at low speeds, at or below 40mph power steering inoperable. Very difficult to steer when power steering goes out. *tr
ODI 10534163
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the power steering pump and rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10515735
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2010 traverse power steering went completely out. Still not working. My truck tends to roll some after being in park on the brakes. My windows power doesn't work thru driver door. My ac stop blowing thru front vents. My seatbelts doesnt work properly. My second row pops up and glide while sitting in the seat. This truck has many problems. *js
ODI 10579401
Steering
Whenever i pull in or out of a parking lot my steering is just like it has no power steering fluid this happens at a low speeds also turning a corner so that's why it is noticeable when i'm parking or at a corner. *tr
ODI 10626835
Steering
Car at slow speeds feels like power steering has gone out,hard to control going around corners...have seen many other complaints on same thing but looks like chevy doesn't know what to do....chevy vehicles are crap and will never buy another one...get it fixed chevy before someone kills themselves. *tr
ODI 10481264
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that when making a turn at low speeds, the power steering made a loud noise and the vehicle stalled. The dealer was made aware of the failure who advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10469704
Steering
I have a 2010 traverse around 40,000 miles the steering started locking up when tuning at a low speed, especially in parking lots, etc. Sometimes i even have to try and back up and turn with all my might to get the car to turn in parking spots. This started out as a couple times a day not it is almost every turn i make. This is very dangerous and has almost caused me to have a wreck several times. I have researched…
ODI 10510151
Steering
Started with a whining noise at low speed approx 3 years ago and then slowley started tightening at low speed then ultimatly giving out completely. The tightening was a frightening thing as you never knew when it was going to do it and you had to be prepared for it to other wise you would have hit another car or person.
ODI 10765121