Power Steering Failed problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Power steering has failed again. Power steering was fixed under a previous recall, but the power steering pump has failed again may 2020.

Power steering failing while turning and is difficult to turn.

Power steering completely fails when making low speed turns (ex. Into a parking space, at an intersection. . . Etc. ). Steering gets very stiff that at times I cannot complete the turn. Have to stop and reverse to straighten out. Been very close to hitting vehicles because of it. From what I am researching, I understand this is a widespread problem with these vehicles. What I don't understand is why there hasn't been a recall to fix it. I guess the industry doesn't see it as big issue since they aren't the ones driving these cars and putting their own lives, family's lives and others on the road at risk. It's easy for them to say "fix it on your own" or "just buy another car". But for those who can't and depend on their vehicle day in and day out, it's a big problem. I would understand if it was normal wear and tear or if no one else was having these problems, but its not. It's a big problem all over the u. S. Fix it please !!!.

When attempting to turn at low speeds the power steering suddenly fails and vehicle crosses into traffic.

At low speeds, especially while braking, the power steering fails. This has caused several close accidents. The loss of steering only occurs at low speeds; for example while turning into a driveway, driving a store parking lot, or making a turn at a traffic light.

I wanted to highlight that I believe the Traverse 2009 model is a safety risk. Over the last couple of days on multiple occasions my power steering has completely stopped working at low speeds. It seems that at low speeds - I. E parking or changing direction at slow speeds, the power steering fails and becomes almost impossible to turn the wheels to change direction - I have been told by the dealer it is a steering pump fault that needs replacing and is out of warranty. This can potentially be very dangerous if I needed to change direction quickly - I. E moving out of the way of cars or children. Please raise this as a major concern.

On three seperate occasions the power steering has failed on the car. It has happened more noticibley during rain but at various speeds. The car was taken to the dealer after all occasions. The first time, the dealer said nothing was wrong. The second time dealer stated that the belt got wet. The third time we got irate with the dealer because this is an ongoing safety issue with our family car. The warranty was expired by the 3rd occasion, but dealer finally (after 2 days of arguing with them) replaced the steering pump, belts and pully to correct issue. This issue needs to be made a recall issue because it seems to be very common with this make and model year. According to jeff boyer, vice president of global vehicle safety at gm "with these safety recalls and lifetime warranties, we are going after every car that might have this problem, and we are going to make it right�. Our issue is that the dealers nor the customer service at gm seem to want to make it right if the car is not on the list of current recalls. I guess they dont care until there are enough deaths involved.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving over a speed bump, the power steering failed and the steering wheel did not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 08/19/lj updated 08/21/14.

When operating the vehicle at slow speeds (I. E. Backing into parking spaces, taking sharp curves), the vehicle's power steering will fail , making it nearly impossible to turn the vehicle.

Power steering fails randomly and for no reason multiple times. Called gm and they had no response, said that there was no information that they could provide me other to say that there is not an open recall on my VIN for this, and basically refused to even make a record or note of the concerns so that it could be tracked to confirm that this is an issue for this vehicle.

Power steering failure while turning at low speeds. Problem is worse and occurs most when trying to park. You can be halfway through your turn into a parking space and all of a sudden power steering goes out. Have almost hit several parked cars just pulling into a parking space. Also happens when making low speed turns on the road. Very dangerous because you never know when the power steering will stop working. So far it has not happened at high speeds and hoping it never does.

I am having issues with the power steering failing on my Traverse. At low speeds the power steering seems to give out occasionally. This problem comes and goes, and it is extremely difficult to turn the wheel when this happens and am afraid of serious injury if involved in a crash because of this. Chevrolet seems to know there is a problem with this but will not cover it under any warranty.

When I attempted to turn onto a busy street with my wife's 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, the power steering failed and I nearly broadsided another vehicle. Fortunately I was able to stop before a collision occurred. When I got home I checked the power steering fluid and it was just under the max level. My wife said she has experienced the same thing when pulling into a parking space or just turning at slower speeds but it hasn't been consistent. Now in the last couple months the problem has become consistent. I have read many complaints online of the same problem with not only the Traverse but with GMC acadia's and Buick enclaves.

While driving my car the power steering abrubtly stopped working. I was coming up to a stop sign and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. It turned out that the power steering pump had failed. Luckily I was on a rural road with no traffic around me. I took it to the chevy dealer and they replaced the pump at a cost of $650. My concern is what would have happened if I was in busy traffic and the power steering unexpectedly stopped working? the outcome may have been a lot different. I have been on several chevy Traverse forums and I am amazed at how many owners have had the same issue with their vehicles. I would consider this a safety issue that gm should address especially in light of the recent recall they have issued recently on other models for the same problem.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse ltz. The contact stated that while turning into the parking garage, the power steering failed and became inoperable to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Turning in dealer lot and steering became almost impossible to turn vehicle in desired direction. Almost hit a new car on lot as there was no warning power steering would fail. This has happened several times since. Seems like an accident waiting to happen. I doubt my wife would have been able to handle the vehicle in this incident. Gm dealer in carlsbad CA. Does not admit to any knowledge of the problem but goggle has hundreds of incidents.

At low speeds, power steering failed rendering the vehicle incapable of turning. Backing out driveway became difficult because the steering wheel would refuse to turn. Parking in parking spots was difficult. When turning, the power steering would fail creating a dangerous situation if unable to turn in a timely manner such as making left turns through oncoming traffic in, what would be considered normal circumstances.

Steering failed while driving on rural two-lane highway. I was unable to turn the steering wheel in either direction. I was able to edge the vehicle off the highway and avoid a collision with other vehicles with great difficulty. Vehicle towed to Chevrolet dealer and was advised power steering pump failed. Pump was replaced on 16. August 2013. On 20. August 2013 steering again became difficult at low speeds. Vehicle was returned to dealer and was advised both replacement pump and steering rack need to replaced.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While turning the vehicle at 20 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Driving vehicle at slow speeds and turning is near impossible. Power steering fails. This is a saftey issue, and would not be able to avoid an accident if we needed to.

Power steering whining was diagnosed and replaced at 48,000 miles and now at 70,000 miles the power steering is failing again. Having it lock up on me at slow speeds and causing me lose ability to control direction. Very unsafe condition.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the power steering assist malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 80,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that he had to shut off and restart the vehicle in order for the vehicle to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 50,000.

I began noticing that my steering wheel would make a clicking noise. Then a while later, I began to notice it was increasingly harder to make sharp left/right turns into parking spaces. I took in my vehicle at 53,000 miles and they said the steering gear had failed. It took 2 days to repair and almost $1400. Then I'm driving the car less than a day and can't again turn into a parking space. I cranked the wheel with all my might to get it parked. I took my car back and they now say it's a power steering failure! why does a 2 1/2 yr old car have failing parts?!.