2016 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering pump connection issue. Pump kicks in and out cause steering wheel to suddenly stiffen. Can be very dangerous if in traffic. Some recall needs to take action to save lives on this serious matter. No recalls as of now I was on the highway when I felt a sudden stiffness in the steering wheel. Got off and checked the fluid. It was topped off and it was even harder to maneuver when vehicle is stationed.”
NHTSA complaint #11329499, filed 2020-06, 93,000 miles“I was driving in a neighborhood road and came to a stop sign. I proceeded to make a left turn and the power steering no longer worked. My Traverse had 54k. I took it to a local repair shop and they replaced the power steering pump, high pressure line, flushed the power steering system and had to replace the serpentine belt because fluid got all over the belt. I got the SUV back and it still wasn't right. The replacement pump was also bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11397768, filed 2021-02, 54,000 miles“I was driving home from work when all of a sudden I couldn't turn my steering wheel. The power steering just gave out and my car only has 49k miles. It is nearly impossible to pull in and out of my driveway and other places that require a low speed turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11387076, filed 2021-01, 49,000 miles“After driving from chicago to colorado, approx 1000 miles of extended highway driving, I slowed down to turn into the gas station and my power steering went out. Specifically I had no power steering when braking or at low speeds when rpms were less than 2000. In order for the power steering to somewhat work I would need to accelerate at low gear to raise rpms. I had my family in the car and could have easily lost control of vehicle injuring the passengers in the car or worse another bystander or driver. The car only has 61000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242094, filed 2019-08, 61,000 miles“With under 30,000 miles on our vehicle, we need a new power steering pump. The power steering will stop working a various times. All under the speed for 20 MPH. This seems slightly harmless because of the lack of speed, but let me tell you the dangers. My husband seems to have no issues when the power steer pump stops working, but I have issues with it. When trying to park I have almost hit car parked beside me because I can not crank on the wheel hard enough. When trying to back out I almost side swiped cars parked next to me for the same reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #11220733, filed 2019-06, 28,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This 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…
- 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.
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 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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