Two problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2016 Traverse.
I purchased a 2016 chevy Traverse lt new from the dealer. It has approx. 80k miles that are mostly "highway miles". I brought my Traverse into the dealer on 12-9-19 for a brake service and ask that they check the power steering which has been making "winding" noises during various turning radiuses. I was informed by the dealership of a TSB regarding the powering steering pump/line. Apparently due to a design flaw by gm, the power steering hose and a/c touch and during the normal operation of the vehicle, rub each other. This is known to produce a hole in the power steering line causing the power steering fluid to leak. This has the potential to cause the power steering pump to fail. Because of the design flaw, simply replacing the hose won't ultimately fix the issue. Furthermore. If the power steering pump fails while a driver is making steering inputs, it creates a high probably that a crash can occur resulting in serious bodily harm or death to the driver and others. I spoke to gm corp customer service on 12-9-19 and was told, they do not show to have a fix and because there is no recall for the issue, they do not plan to address it. I don't know how many lives it takes to initiate a recall, but I would hope that as a governing agency, you would not take this issue lightly. Thank you, eric bauer.
Our 2016 chevy Traverse check engine light came on then it started blinking, we brought it too a chevy dealer and they told us the power steering pump was leaking and the fluid ran down the line and dripped in to the sensor box and shorted out all the sensors. Costing us out of pocket $2115. 04. This should not have happened. There were no signs of leaks or spots on our driveway or where the car is parked during the day. If you look under the hood of the Traverse you see nothing. There was no possible way for me too see this problem and catch it before the damage was done. There for this should have been covered under warranty and chevy basically told me to bad not covered.
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