Steering Noise problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Gm dealership service department found "whining" noise caused by power steering leak. Replaced power steering gear at a cost of $1781. A "service bulletin" was issued by gm regarding this issue in 2014. It promised reimbursement for this repair for 10 years from date car was placed into service, but only until September 2015. Clearly, this is a known defect in the Traverse.

We have many issues with our family car 2011 Traverse one being our power steering whining noise and it get really loud that we are having our 2nd issue in less then 4 months. We are just finding out they put a remanufactured part and master cylinder leaking into booster. . I drive with extreme care daily. .

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the power steering suddenly failed. The contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning it left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection. The contact received a service campaign letter from the manufacturer for the power steering pump and notified the dealer. The dealer indicated that the failure may not be related to that campaign without diagnosing the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

I began experiencing a whirring noise when I would steer my car. Then one day last week as I was driving the steering became difficult and it felt like something happened with the power steering. I took my vehicle in to the dealer for service to find that there was a special warranty on the power steering pump and that it would be replaced under that warranty at no charge but due to the steering pump failing the steering gear went out and had to be replaced which was not covered under the "special" warranty and I would have to cover the cost of this myself to the tune of $1157. 62. The issue I have is that although I can afford to fix my vehicle, which I did pay to fix, I find that this is a recurring issue amoungst many consumers who own any of the vehicles on the lambda line which inlcudes GMC acadia, chevy Traverse, Buick enclave and Saturn outlook. This is not issue of cost to repair, this is an issue of safety that the manufacturer refuses to acknowledge and will not fix under recall. I am happy I found my problem before I was traveling at a high rate of speed and no one was injured.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The noise grew louder and the speed increased. The contact stated that when it rained the traction control warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while turning at low speeds, the power steering failed and the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.

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 control of steering. I have a three year old daughter and safety was a major factor in purchasing this vehicle. I do not feel safe knowing that this problem exists. I had the vehicle repaired at my own expense. General motors does have a bulletin on this problem so they are aware of the issue. However, I believe that the government should investigate as their might be consumers out there that are not aware of this safety issue. They may think that it is just a simple squeak and not as severe as I was made aware. Thank you.

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.

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.

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 to get rid of noise. Gm should repair knowing they have this problems with steering gear housing with no charge.

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 for $435. 54, but said it would not be a problem to drive it as is until it gets worse of affects the steering operation. They have done 2 such repairs on 2011 models. I believe that as this is happening at 29 months (since newly purchased by myself) and at such a low mileage to have steering issues, I would think this must be a persistent design/engineering defect. I hope the NHTSA and saferar. Gov would initiate a recall. My wife drives 140 mile trips often to visit our daughter's family and our grandchildren often ride with her in the Traverse and we have driven the Traverse to myrtle beach, kitty hawk, nc, pennsylvania and mississippi and I am concerned for my family's safety. Chevrolet USA should step up to correct the problem at their cost. I have noted one other report of this steering problem on this website and those who my dealership said paid for the fix on their Traverses. There are certain to be many more who haven't reported the issue to you and I urge you to initiate the recall. Thank you.

My stabilitrak has been going in and out for years with no issues. I had it checked but told it was ok. Now it has started stalling on me. And I was slightly rear ended last night on vacation. I called the Chevrolet 1 800 # and told no recall on this. However on line is hundreds of issues with this model. So over the last 2 weeks it has been going frequently. The steering is just making noises and crunching sounds when turning.