2018 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,631miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,631 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started my car and it felt weird and made a strange noise. An error message cande on saying 'steering assist is reduced, drive with care. I drove a few blocks and the message remained on until I returned to my home. My backseat reminder alarm also does not work anymore. My car is a 2018 chevy Traverse”
NHTSA complaint #11300357, filed 2020-01, 16,656 miles“I have owned this truck for less than 4 months, bought it brand new off the show room floor. I was driving today to pick up lunch on a city street when an error message appeared saying caution, power steering and suddenly it was impossible to steer the vehicle. I had to carefully drive and pull over to the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11071566, filed 2018-02, 3,000 miles“Power steering failed on vehicle while in motion. Electric power steering module failed causing extreme difficulty getting the vehicle parked. Steering rack had to be replaced and computer re-programmed. Vehicle is back at the dealer with a similar trouble code for a follow up to the original repair. It took GM over 4 months to get the replacement part making us drive our vehicle with a faulty steering rack never once providing a loaner vehicle or buyback opportunity.”
NHTSA complaint #11324957, filed 2020-05, 34,000 miles“From a complete stop when starting off the front end pulls to the right took it to dealer they said its normal... Gear shifter wont stay in park..have to start and stop several time.. When pulling off car fills like its shaking and shuddering..”
NHTSA complaint #11232932, filed 2019-07, 24,000 miles“Keep getting error message: assisted steering is limited. Please drive carefully . The car was in motion on a city street truing turns. When error code was displayed. Car only has 552 miles. This could be a potential steering issues for the 2018 models.”
NHTSA complaint #11032115, filed 2017-10, 480 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.
- 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…
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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
196 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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