CarComplaints.com Notes: There are serious power steering concerns for the Traverse. Data shows that owners are having a difficult time with their power steering quitting, particularly at low speeds.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,480 miles
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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.
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.
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 in these vehicles within the auto repair industry which GM has yet to do anything about. The internet is rampant with a multitude of related stories of power steering issues in these vehicles. A recall should be required of GM to rectify this issue.
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.
- Edmond, OK, USA
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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.
Vehicle loses power steering assist at low vehicle and engine speed, such as pulling into parking space or driveway. Occurs infrequently and without warning. Local dealer looked at it and cannot replicate problem. Is safety issue as an unsuspecting driver could lose control and hit another vehicle or person.
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- Portland, MI, USA