Steering Failed problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

I was informed that my steering system is failing in multiple parts. This was no surprise to the mechanic who told me this is a common occurrence in these vehicles. Not only is this a costly repair but it can also become a hazardous condition due to loss of power steering.

Car steering failure at stopped or low speed (10 mph) turns. No issue with turn while at high or cruising speeds. Occurs on both left and right turns.

We bought our 2010 chevy Traverse lt with approx. 62,000 miles. At approx. 67,000 miles we experienced a zipper type sound with the steering, this sound can be intermittent and at all speeds. At about the same time we experienced that the steering to be very hard and almost impossible to turn at speeds between 5 and 35 mph. The steering is almost impossible to turn when pulling into and out of a parking space. The steering is just as impossible to turn when having to quickly turn at speeds as high as 35 mph. This usually happens when changing lanes or onto another road. Another time that the steering becomes unsafe is when stopped at a stop sign and trying to turn from a stopped position. This has put my family at risk at numerous times. We love the Traverse and were impressed with the steering response when we first bought the vehicle. This is a major concern as it is a safety concern, and research shows that this is not a isolated to our vehicle. We have talked to other people with the same gm platform, and web forums also, show that this is a problem wider spread then just a few vehicles. There should be no reason the steering fails in a quality made vehicle, especially at below 100,000 miles.

The 1st time it happened, we were driving on the highway with the entire family in the car. 2 adults & 3 children. The steering locks up while the car is in motion. It gets worse when you step on the brake. There is no indication of a problem prior, I. E. Check engine light, noise, etc. We took it to a local dealer & luckily made it just before the warranty wore off. The steering gear was replaced. On November 26 my wife was driving the car and once again while in motion the steering wheel froze, and got worse when stepping on the brake, no indication of a problem prior. She was just barely able to pull in the driveway. The most frightening thing was an hour before she was on the highway with children in the car during rush hour. Once again took the car to the local dealer & this time the power steering pump was replaced. It was cracked. I think the car is a danger to those in it & those sharing the road with it. I have never heard of steering failing in a car. I see other people having the same problem with the Traverse and am shocked that there has not been a recall.

Intermittently the car's power steering will not respond. It is usullay 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 and wanted us to bring it in. This is happening to thousands of gm cars and they along with NHTSA need to do the right thing, a recall, regardless of the goverments stake in gm. Toyota would have already been recalled. Please do not wait for a death toll.