Power Steering Failed Problems of Chevrolet Traverse - part 2

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.

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Power steering failure at low speeds. Happens when turning from a stop at intersections and making low speed turns. Very scary situation. Multiple occurrences, spoke with shop and was told these vehicles have a lot of power steering problems. Very expensive fix.

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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.

The power steering began failing at low speeds and following stops. The wheel requires extrordinary effort to complete a turn, power steering returns after the vehicle speed increases. As with the other 2010 Traverses reporting on this site( now at well over 100) we would like some accountability on the part of the manufacturer. So far there has been no consensus on what is causing this failure in the power seering system. The ignorance of problems like this has caused damage, injury, and cost lives. To repeat, where is the accountability ?.

I was driving my car and attempting to turn onto a busy street. All of a sudden the power steering failed and I almost was hit by a car going 35 miles because I wasn't able to turn into the right hand lane. Because the steering wheel barely moved, I turned into the left lane of the street. This happened 3 more times before I brought the car to the shop. It seems this problem is occurring in many Chevrolet Traverses (as seen by the number of complaints about this issue and the class action lawsuit, aguilar v. General motors). I had to pay the dealership to fix my car and pay for a rental car while it was getting fixed. I am worried this problem will continue as it has in multiple Chevrolet Traverses manufactured in the same year. I believe my car is extremely unsafe for my family to be in and believe there should be a recall to fully fix this power steering issue.

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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.

I was driving my car and attempting to turn right. All of a sudden the power steering failed and I almost was hit by a car going because I wasn't able to turn into the right hand lane. Because the steering wheel barely moved, the car instead of making the right, romped over on the divider. This happened 3 more times before it had to be towed. This happened when car was literally just at 37 months, one month out of the bumper to bumper warranty. I ended up paying a great deal for this repair.

The power steering pump failed. There has been repeated grinding and steering issues over the ensuing 4,000 miles (6 mo) since the replacement. It seems that many other owners are experiencing this at 40 - 60k miles, past the lifetime of the warranty (3 yr / 36,000 miles).

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact was driving 15 mph when the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified on the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60000.

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.

While turning right at a corner the power steering unexpectedly stopped working and I had to muscle the steering wheel over to avoid colliding into a car that was stopped at the stop light. I don't believe my wife would have had the strength to do this since it happened so unexpectedly. I had a few more similiar occurences all at low speeds and when turning. When I brought it into the dealer I found out that the power steering pump was failing. The car is only 3 1/2 years old and since it's over the warranty I had to pay the very expensive cost of replacing the power steering pump. Since then when I've searched the internet I've seen numerous other complaints at around this mileage for the 2010 Traverse.

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.

Notification that was sent to chevorlet's web site I recently purchased a used 2010 Traverse. Took it on the typical two mile test drive found no issues. After owning it now for several months I'm having problems with the power steering failing. It is usually at lower speeds when turning in driveway or parking lots. Today I was in the middle of sharp curve, low speed, approx. 35 mph, and the power steering went out just as another car was coming from the opposite direction. I was able to react properly and keep the vehicle on the roadway. My concern is that my teenage daughter who is just learning to drive would not have reacted properly in that situation and people could be serious injured and/or killed. My other concern is that this seems to be a common issue with this model, according to nhsta web site and many other Traverse owners web forums. I cannot afford to replace the steering system and this is my family's primary vehicle. I'm left with putting money over safety. Please document this complaint.

When driving at a low speed, the vehicle makes a terrible whining noise. I took it to the dealership in March 2014 and was told the power steering pump and rack need to be replaced which would cost me close to $3000 out-of-pocket, which I cannot afford. Upon researching, I saw numerous complaints regarding the same issue with the Traverse that have resulted in power steering failure. I also see that gm recalled chevy malibus and cobalts in March 2014 for the same issue, however, a recall was not issued for the Traverse. I feel this is a huge safety concern that gm should issue a recall for. Does there have to be fatality before they are held accountable?!?!.

The power steering has started failing at lower speeds, such as turning corners, turning into the driveway, and pulling into parking spaces. This is dangerous! what the heck is chevy going to do about this? two of my neighbors had the exact same issue and were told by the dealer to "trade it off". We love the vehicle, but can't keep putting our family in danger. Repeat, what is chevy going to do about this? the more I research online, it seems that almost all of the 2010 Traverse's have this same problem. Recall????.

Vehicle power steering fails completely and intermittently at low speeds. This is an extremely urgent safety concern and a recall must be issued to correct this issue.

The power steering has started failing at lower speeds, such as turning corners, turning into the driveway, and pulling into parking spaces. This is a dangerous scenario and is getting worse and worse. It is easily duplicated. My mechanic says it is a common problem with the chevy Traverse and they see it all the time.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the power steering failed while the steering wheel was being turned. The dealer stated that the power steering fluid needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Power steering abruptly failed on multiple occasions when making turns at approximately 25 mph or less causing near collisions over the course of a couple weeks. . Frequency continued to increase so it happened multiple times on a daily basis. Took to local dealership and they couldn't find problem so changed power steering fluid and flushed system. Later that same day the same problem occurred again. I am concerned to let my wife drive the vehicle. Dealership thinks the power steering pump needs to be replaced. Searched online and it appears many Traverse owners are experiencing similar issues. Is there a potential recall on this issue ?.

At slow speeds the power steering fails. This is very dangerous because it usually occurs in parking lots. Why is there no recall since this is a common and dangerous problem???.

Upon trying to park the car, the power steering failed. Continues to do this when either parking or turning.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to become difficult to maneuver. The failure continued to become progressively worse over time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Power steering fails in turns at low speed, or when trying to park. Can still "horse the wheel if sufficient strength and realize what is happening. Has steadily gotten worse (occurs more often), but I'm not fixing it till completely fails.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was 43,355.

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.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 96,000.

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.

Serpentine belt shredded, water pump, battery and power steering failed twice, once in 2012 and once in 2013. Serpentine belt replaced again in 2013 because it was damaged by a stone. Currently have lawsuit against gm to replace the car for safety reasons. They are dragging their feet. Lawsuit going on over a year.

Around may 11, 2012, on the ohio turnpike, accelerating to 65 mph, my car began to make a loud repetitive noise under the hood. After a few miles, a battery service light came on. The car began to overheat and become difficult to steer. As I reached a pullover, the power steering failed and everything else quit working (radio, lights, etc. ) I turned the car off and could not turn it back on. When the car was towed, we found the belt was shredded and dragged behind the car. I was told there was a problem with the water pump. The car was about 11 mos old and had about 11,000 miles on it. On June 2, 2013, deja vu. As I left a store and accelerated to 45 mph, my car began to make a loud repetitive noise under the hood. As I accelerated, the noises were louder and faster. I drove about 5 miles to walmart, the noises continued, so I drove home, about 5 miles. In the morning, I drove the car very slowly because I thought the belt was shredding again, and as I drove more slowly, the noise (from the pieces of the belt slapping around the engine) became less and I hoped I could make the belt last until I got to the dealer. The service battery light came on and when I turned left at an intersection near the dealership, the car was very hard to steer and I could barely turn into the dealership. The driver following me said he could see the shredded belt dragging. I learned there had been other cars on which the belt had shredded and that there was a service bulletin to put a lining in to protect the belt from damage, not sure if this had been done on my car I learned there is also a recall related to the water pump. In both cases, I was fortunate not to be in heavy traffic, near trucks, or passing on a country road. This seems very dangerous to me.