2011 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- 152
- 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 152 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 95 records
- steering wheel · 41 records
- steering pump · 23 records
- rack pinion · 20 records
- needed replaced · 17 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 52 |
| 30–60k mi | 42 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an unknown part of the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10701177
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving my 2011 traverse, it would reduce engine power and advise service. It would drop power to the point car was not drive able. I would shut car off. Wait and then able to drive it at low speeds (15 mph). This of course created a dangerous situation on the highway. *tr
ODI 10652317
Steering
My vehicle has had a whining noise when steering. It also feels "loose" as if i'm not in complete control of the steering. I took the vehicle to the dealership and the service advisor stated that this is a very common problem and the steering could likely get worse if not serviced. He also stated that this is not an isolated incident and is very common. I have heard reports of owners of the same vehicles having lost…
ODI 10579125
Engine · Steering
Loud whining sound coming from front end. When turning steering wheel slowly you can hear a loud scratching noise. Bought the car brand new and only have 17k miles in 3 years. Entire steering column had to be replaced. Power steering fluid leaking. *tr
ODI 10566861
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact was driving 15 mph when the power steering failed. The contact coasted off road, shut off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle began to perform normally but the failure soon recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for repair where it was diagnosed with having leaks in the power steering pump as well as the rack and pinion. The vehicle was…
ODI 10546140
Steering
Took car in for odd noise in steering. Was told pump was bad and seal was bad. Appears that this is a common issue with this type of vehicle and no recall has been made. Its not just one or two cars, after research is hundreds of cars. *tr
ODI 10567931
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. An independent mechanic repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 121,000. Updated 09/15/14*lj
ODI 10617271
Steering
When you try to turn the steering wheel and the car is in drive to come out of a parking space, the steering wheel will not turn. Periodically while driving and making left turns primarily, the power steering is gone. You have to turn the wheel very hard to make a left turn. This happens daily in all weather conditions, both day and night. I took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told this is normal. However, each…
ODI 10536291
Electrical System · Steering
I was parking, backing into parking spot going maybe 2 to 3 miles and hour, tried to put car into park, was a little difficult. Then tried to take key out of ignition switch and key would not come out. Then realized windows would not roll down (all 4). I locked the keys in the car with the locking fob. Later in the day a person came to me and said my lights and radio were on, due to the fact i had different people…
ODI 10519917
Steering
Took vehicle to dealer on wednesday 06 / 05 / 13 squeaking noise / wining / it sounds like coming from steering wheel when turning the steering wheel left or right. Chevy dealer further inspected and found noise to be coming from steering gear housing. Recommended putting on revised housing to correct this condition and recommended to be installed and flush system to convert to atf. Told must perform this procedure…
ODI 10515439
Steering
Power steering has issues at low speeds when turning. Dealer cost to replace pump and gear is 2,500! *tr
ODI 10520885
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer stated that the brake fluid was low and the front passenger's side brake caliper was leaking. The dealer replaced the brake hose gasket, added brake fluid, and replaced the brake caliper on the passenger's side. The dealer also noticed that the vehicle had worn…
ODI 10510518
Steering
Vehicle intermittently loses power steering. So far this only has occurred at low speed. I have had it to the dealer 4 times and am going again this week. They have replaced ps pump and rack and belts. Problem still persists. *tr
ODI 10599052
Steering
High pitched squeal/squeaky noise coming from the steering column when turning either left or right at all forward speeds, reverse and stationary. My local dealership where i purchased the vehicle new says this is a problem with the "rack and pinion assembly" and has been a recall item on 2009 & 2010 traverses, but not on the 2011-2013. They examined the vehicle (for a cost of $39.95) and said they could repair it…
ODI 10511567
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, the power steering assist malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were made that were unknown to the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10585749
Steering
I first took my vehicle into jim ball pontiac a gm certified dealer in orchard park, ny because of a whining noise by engine. They told me it was a leak in power steering box and serviced it. The. Ext day after i picked up the vehicle i was driving up to an intersection to make a left and the vehicle began whining really loud. My steering locked up during my left hand turn cause me to drive head on with 2 other…
ODI 10499928
Steering
Car became very hard to steer, made a rubbing noise. We parked and looked under the chassis to see if we had snagged a branch or something. Since that incident it has happened several more times. I took it to a local repair garage and had them drive it around. Of course it didn't happen for them. I had the dealer check it out, they couldn't find the problem either. When this occurs i have to wrestle with the…
ODI 10605457
Steering · Suspension
I was purchasing the vehicle and told that i could not pick it up due to a faulty rack and pinion that they needed to replace. Now 30,000 miles later the rack and pinion has failed again and has to be replaced making this the 3rd rack in pinion in this car which is a safety issue. They are also stating front struts are now leaking. They found this faulty rack and pinion when i took the car in for low coolant levels…
ODI 10691776
Steering
While turning, my steering wheel locks up. Almost impossible to turn at times. It has made a squeaking noise for a while, but the "locking" just starting about 6 weeks ago. It doesn't happen all of the time and happens at various speeds while turning.
ODI 10544428
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact was driving 10 mph and making a turn when he heard noises coming from the front of the vehicle. He also noticed that the steering wheel had seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that they had to replace the steering pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the…
ODI 10464136
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Serpentine belt shredded, water pump, battery and power steering failed twice, once in 2012 and once in 2013. Serpentine belt replaced again in 2013 because it was damaged by a stone. *tr currently have lawsuit against gm to replace the car for safety reasons. They are dragging their feet. Lawsuit going on over a year.
ODI 10621623
Electrical System · Steering
Around may 11, 2012, on the ohio turnpike, accelerating to 65 mph, my car began to make a loud repetitive noise under the hood. After a few miles, a battery service light came on. The car began to overheat and become difficult to steer. As i reached a pullover, the power steering failed and everything else quit working (radio, lights, etc.) i turned the car off and could not turn it back on. When the car was towed,…
ODI 10514923
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and there was a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage…
ODI 10679294
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel when turning in either direction. The contact also indicated that the vehicle was stationary. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering fluid and pump were replaced but the failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000. The vin…
ODI 10555889
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Pullling up to the airport parking as i was getting my ticket to enter the parking lot the gate open and i step on the gas to continue when the truck shifted to the right being in between two barriers the truck did had minor scratches on the right bumper when it shifted to the right i could not go forward or reverse i got off to see what was wrong and i saw something under the right tire i got back in the car but…
ODI 10454155