2010 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 331about this part
- Share
- 49%of 669 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,480miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 331 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 49% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,480 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have antifreeze in the engine it has been leaking fluid. I took it to a shop and they told me the antifreeze is in the engine and I needed a new engine. I also put a power steering pump in because the car was having issues turning two years into me having the SUV. I bought the SUV in 2015. It has been ine issue after another.”
NHTSA complaint #11183667, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“When you turn a corner, park in a parking spot, back up the power steering goes out. Anytime you turn the wheel the power steering goes out. It will cost over $2,000.00 to fix this issue. I have never had a vehicle lose power steering when you turn the wheel. I do not believe my vehicle is an isolated incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11124704, filed 2018-09, 120,000 miles“When making left or right turns the steering wheel will stiffen making completing turns very difficult. A couple of times I had to make complete stops to avoid hitting vehicles or going into a ditch. I also noticed the steering stiffening while making slight turns while driving at normal highway speed. This is seriously putting my family in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10759299, filed 2015-08, 80,000 miles“My vehicle is just over 60,000 miles. It needs a new power steering pump (recalled) and now a new steering rack. The vehicle is very difficult to turn in parking lots and on the roads. I thought it just needed a power steering flush and so that was completed at 50,000 miles. That was after I had repaired a 700 engine coolant hose.”
NHTSA complaint #10863606, filed 2016-05, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was on the highway when I got off the exit the car started making a weird noise . I tried making a right and the car jerked and almost flipped over it's the third time it does this . This is a huge safety concern. I tried fixing the issue all three times and it keeps happening .”
NHTSA complaint #11142786, filed 2018-10, 165 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10213700Jun 1, 2022This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 | 14 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 8% |
| 2015 | 27 | 9% |
| 2014 | 27 | 5% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 18% |
| 2011 | 165 | 27% |
| 2010 | 331 | 49% |
| 2009 | 231 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsElectronic stability control
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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