2011 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 165about this part
- Share
- 27%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 165 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 27% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“**power steering recall*** I was driving my vehicle and in the mist of driving my vehicle steering became hard. As I went to make a turn my steering locked up and I could not make a turn without the use of force. When I had the vehicle towed to the mechanic I was told the power steering pump went out and power steering racket pinon needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11184299, filed 2019-03, 113,000 miles“Power steering seems to fail at low speeds affecting turning, as into parking spots, garage, etc. Wheel almost seems to freeze in place becoming all but impossible to turn. Not noticable at driving speeds. Has been happening on and off for over a year. My local mechanic mentioned a recall but my VIN number did not come up on the list.”
NHTSA complaint #11277624, filed 2019-11, 140,000 miles“The steering on my Traverse intermittently stops working, there does not seem to be any pattern and when it stops working the car is practically undriveable and I've almost gotten into accidents three different times. Most of the time it happens when driving, however, when stopped it happens as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11278457, filed 2019-11, 92,000 miles“(takata)2011 chevy Traverse when I drive in the rain I lose all steering in the rain also I have a lot of play in the steering I can turn the wheel with one finger and this is a safety hazard and the car drifts from left to right on the highway my family is very scared to get in this car and all these problems happen when I'm in motion on I-95 highway”
NHTSA complaint #10852118, filed 2016-03, 13,601 miles“**timing belt recall** I was driving my vehicle on the local parkway and it lost power while I was driving it then started riding rough as if the tires were wobbling then I went to make a left turn and it started making a reeving noise during the turn. I had the car towed to the auto shop and I was told there was no oil leaks but the oil was low and also I had to replace the timing chain on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11184295, filed 2019-03, 130,000 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.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 4% |
| 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 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
204 complaintsElectronic stability control
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology