2010 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Owners have filed 922 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 36.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 19.3%.
Complaints922
Crashes25
Fires9
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 36.2% · 334
Engine 19.3% · 178
Power train 7.4% · 68
Electrical system 6.4% · 59
Electronic stability control (ESC) 6.2% · 57
Vehicle speed control 4.6% · 42
Air bags 3.3% · 30
Unknown or other 3.0% · 28
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Chevrolet Traverse in this data, 2010 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 44 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When making a left or right turn steering locks up occasionally . If you make a sharp left or right turn its as if you have no power steering. Power steering reservoir fluid is at appropriate level. In my research of this problem, its wide spread. Internet forums have much discussion on this problem. Its a safety issue, when the steering locks up and is too hard to turn the potential for an accident is great. Steering · reported at 79,832 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering pump and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 33,000. Steering · reported at 33,000 miles
My spouse was driving the car and tried to make a turn at an intersection and almost hit the car in the oncoming lane because the steering became very difficult. Managed to drive the car into a parking lot where the problem came and went, eventually just had it towed to a mechanic. The car did not exhibit the problem for the mechanic so he could not diagnose the problem. Now we are afraid to drive the car. Steering · reported at 59,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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