general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse - part 1

I bought the car in August of last year and drove it for about 3 days before it started giving me problems. First incident I was driving my children home from the hairdresser and the car completely went out us on the highway, after repeated attempts for a half hour or so I was able to start it and drive it back home very slowly. . This happened twice I went to get it diagnosed and codes came up for crank shaft sensor and O2 sensor, before I could even get that fixed more problems came up, the steering wheel began to become stiff and almost impossible to turn, while picking my son up from school I was trying to pull away from the curb in the drop off spot and almost hit another car and a child because the steering wheel stiffened up on me!!! I was told I would need an entire steering rack!!! . . . Also the key has gotten stuck in the ignition and wouldn't start and I had to have it towed to a mechanic for that as well. Driving up hill one day I lost power that made it seem like it was stuck in low, then we lost reverse altogether as well as the ability to climb hills. I got the transmission repaired, barely made it home before it started doing the exact same thing, no reverse and won't go up hills, so I had to get it towed back to the shop to fix it once again, now I find out that the computer went bad as well and was causing the car to perform in neutral. This car has given me nothing but problems since I bought it! it is very dangerous to be on the road! I don't understand how they're even still in circulation!! this is by far the worst experience I've ever had with a vehicle! upon doing research online I seen that there were hundreds of people with these cars experiencing the same problems. Something has to be done!! I had the car almost a year and only got about a week's worth of use!!.

Vehicle is hard to turn at low speeds. (power steering) higher speeds it steers normally. They apparently know about the issue.

Was driving fine and all of a sudden with no warning car would not go faster than 15 mph. Check engine light came on then traction control went off. Across the dash it said "service traction control, service stabilitrack and reduced engine power" the car started shifting between 2 different gears making it extremely scary to try driving to a safe spot with 3 young kids.

A year a go the steering at low speed would act like the power steering just stop working, very hard to turn. But not all the time, but now it more often. When a kid ran out between two parked cars I went to turn and hit the brakes the steering went out. Luckily he stop in time, but after that I needed it repaired. Went to gm web site and was amazed of all the people with this, called chevy dealer about repairs and was told its my problem and it would be $ 2100. 00 to replace a faulty power steering pump, how is this not a safety problem. Try turning in a parking space and the wheel locks up its hard not to hit the car beside you. With no warning.

My 2009 Chevrolet Traverse won't go into reverse and also won't switch gears on time while driving with the steering so stiff.

My wife and I own a 09 chevy Traverse and have had for about 3 years. When we first bought it it drove like brand new but over the period of a year or so we started to feel a side to side swaying (such as rocking in a boat) while driving about 60 mph. Since we've got 4 kids and my wife uses it as a day to day vehicle I took it to the dealership and had them tell me it was struts (which I had replaced) and after being replaced it still had the side to side movement. It has gotten to the point I don't allow her to drive her nor the kids because of the dangers. I've had the rack n steering, front upper and lower control arms the rear upper control arms, stabilizer bar bushings along with numerous other bushings and all 4 brand new tires. The dealership nor other independent shop knows what else to replace.

It's very hard to turn the wheel. When trying to turn in or back up it's extremely hard to turn.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the berger Chevrolet dealer (616-949-5200, located at 2525 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512) where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The contact was told that the warranty did not cover the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was an extended warranty and would contact the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. Fe.

Unsafe car to drive in with my kids. I have no traction control and very sporadic power loss! I was driving with my kids going about 30mph and spun out of control around a curve with my kids in the car. Thank the lord no one was hurt and neither was the vehicle. I try to take off from a light or stop sign and it'll either take off super fast and almost hit the car in front of me, or take off slow with no power and almost get rear ended. I bought this car used 6 months ago and the last 3 months have been very frustrating with issues of this vehicle. I've already put $300 into it and now it's saying to change the cat converter. I called the #1 local shop to get a quote and he actually said his number one supplier has stopped issuing this part to chevy Traverse because of all the recalls! so what do I do now????? I am a medical courier and this Traverse is my source of income. I've always loved chevys and don't buy any other brand, but c�mon. I don't have $3000 to fix electrical issues!! especially when it is a manufacturers default and mistake!! very unsatisfied :(.

When I turn from a stop it's like I don't have any power steering and it's difficult to turn the wheels. It's happened often but getting worse.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver in both directions when trying to turn. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack pinoin may nee to be replaced. The vehicle was not repair. The contact called dealer gerry lane Buick GMC 6615 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70806 (225) 341-5413, the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer and they stated there was no recall on vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate mileage was 168,500. As.

Traverse stopped at a city intersection and failed to move or start after that. Timing chain broke at 158,000 causing damage to catalytic converters. Failure of power steering was an ongoing problem for months that caused wheels to lock up during turns and then suddenly release causing much over correction because of having to pull so hard on the steering wheel when it would go out.

I have been battling my check engine light all 2018 and now 2019. Not to mention the stabiliztrak and hard to turn steering wheel. I have been getting a misfire in all my coils. This issue has caused the vehicle to stutter, drink high volumes of gas and almost sent me broke. I have changed every coil, every plug, changed the stabilizer, tentioner, bearings, swaybar links and much more. I am completely done with chevy. They know this make and midel is horrible and we as customers need to do a class action lawsuit. This vehicle sounds like a tin can when it starts. It rattles and stutters while driving and it shakes when stationary.

Power steering just went out as I was driving. Power steering fluid full.

On three separate occasions within the past year, the power steering has gone out in my 2009 chevy Traverse while I am driving. On two occasions, it was raining and my power steering went out as I was turning - both instances on a city street. The third instance was on a city street (in a neighborhood) and the power steering again went out as I was going around a turn. There was a small amount of water on the road but it was not raining at the time. In all three instances, the vehicles was in motion, turning, and on a city street. It is unknown to me what the cause of the problem was, but quite scary when the power steering goes out. The last two incidents were close together and within the last couple of weeks (during July 2017).

2009 Chevrolet Traverse steering "locks up" almost like losing power steering when turning (often at low speeds like around roundabouts) and need to use all my strength to make successful turn without hitting vehicles around me then all of the sudden it "gives" and is ok and overcorrecting occurs because I am using all my strength to make the turn . . . . Very similar to many other complaints that I've read online about the same issue in the same make/model/year vehicle.

A periodic failure of the power steering had occurred from when the vehicle was new. Sometimes 2 to 3 times a month but sometimes not for several months. Dealer "unable to duplicate problem. Bring it in when it is doing it". Only lasted through 1 to 2 turns and then it was fine. It has done this sense new. A month ago it started doing this all the time. 8 out of 10 turns you would loose steering. My wife ran off into the gutter several times. I took it to a local trusted repair shop and was told there have been hundreds of complaints regarding this same problem and g. M has not addressed it. Repair cost $900. 00 . I looked on-line and it was true. There is even a class action suit filed due to this issue. (mainly at low speed turns but not always).

When decelerating or moving slowly, the car intermittently experiences a complete loss of power steering. My wife is barely able to turn the steering wheel.

Loss of steering due to leaking steering gear assembly.

At low speeds it get hard to steer. Took it to the dealer not sure what is wrong with it.

Takata recall. . . When im driving my steering wheel seems to lock up . . . And it also cause a bad shaking.

2009 chevy Traverse with 98xxx miles on it. We have been having issues for the past 40,xxx+ miles that we've had it. The steering will intermittently seize up while driving, making it near impossible to make a turn. It takes my entire body weight to turn the wheel and at times it lets loose almost causing me to overcorrect. I will sometimes have to make several corrections before getting into a parking spot. It is a very unsafe situation that gm needs to correct as it is seemingly a universal issue.

Steering whine, some loss of steering control. Called dealer first said rack covered on day of appointment, rack not covered. Called gm, won't cover. Case 8-2095354928.

I've been reading numerous complaints about the steering problem with the 2009 chevy Traverse and I don't understand why gm has yet to issue a recall on the steering issues. There have been times when I try to turn either left or right where the steering starts to stiffen up making it difficult to turn. Or if I'm pulling out of a parking space, trying to turn is an issue. This is a serious fatality waiting to happen. Are they going to wait until the lawsuits start coming in before they do something?.

While making a left hand u turn the power steering quit, nearly causing a serious accident.

On Saturday August 1, 2015 around 7 pm I was driving back from a family theme park with my 5 children. I had to drive 2 hours to get back home. I couldn't even get out of the parking lot because I couldn't turn the wheel it was very hard both right and left. I got scared because I am pregnant and I wanted to get back home safely. I manage to get out but on our way home every time I stopped and had to make a turn it got really hard and had to put my emergency lights on because I had to make slower and wide turns and sometimes back up and try again to turn. I manage to get home around 10 pm. This is my only car, I just bought it 8 months ago and still have 3 more years to pay it off. This is the second time it does this. When I first got it out of the dealer I took it back the next day because it was doing the same problem but only when turning to one side not both. They fixed it but it is not even a year and I have the problem again but worst because I cant' turn either way. If there is a problem with the steering wheel why haven't you recall it? it is dangerous to drive like this. I just fixed a few months ago some transmission parts because the transmission broke. I know that the transmission is a issue in this car also. These are seriously safety issues. Please help me out.

Good morning, I have been having problems with my steering when it comes to making turns, one time I nearly hit the curb trying to pull into my driveway. The power steering fluid was recently filled but the problem still remains. I've researched this issue and noticed this problem has occurred with other consumers. I know there was a safety bag and seat belt recall a few months back which was taken care of and now I would like to know how long will it take to issue the power steering recall. Gm has had a lot of problems, and it's time for them to step up correct their errors. It's a reliable car, and I love it, but with safety issues like this something has to change.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While reversing, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Sudden and unexpected loss of power steering at low speeds. Turning the vehicle at low speeds suddenly becomes very, very difficult as vehicle's power steering assist stops working with no warning.

I was driving and the vehicle starting losing power then it wouldn't start. After a while of sitting it started then lost power again now it won't stay started.

Power steering ceases to function at low speeds, as in no power steering at all. Has caused near collision several times during slow speed turns as power steering ceases to function mid-turn without warning. This causes manual steering mode on a large car in a tight space. Has also happened at moderate speeds. Manual steering on this car is difficult for an adult male. Nearly impossible for my lady drivers. Again, significant safety hazard as it occurs with no warning.

I noticed when I went from park to drive leaving a spot and turned by steering wheel to the left it was a little tight. As time has gone, it has gotten extremely worse. On April 26, 2015, I was leaving a driveway and tried to turn the steering wheel to the right and could hardly turn it. This is happening every day now when I start off and it happens more when I turn left than when I turn right. I am afraid that if I am at a crossover on a multi-lane highway, I will not be able to turn my steering wheel in time to get out of the way of on-coming traffic. What is being done about this. My vehicle has been in the shop for 5 recalls already. This was a lemon from get go.

Turning corners at low rate of speed, steering locks up and then can finally turn the wheel, but with great difficulty. Huge safety concern.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Power steering loss at low speeds. While turning corners at low speed, the power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly. When this happens unexpectedly, turning the steering wheel is very difficult and the turn is not as tight as needed. On many occasions I have almost collided into other vehicles.