chevrolet traverse Problems

chevrolet traverse 2009 Complaints

VISIBILITY

the rear driver's passenger window suddenly exploded and shattered without warning with no evidence of impact or previous window damage.

Reported in: LAVERNIA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2009 chevrolet traverse 2lt: "extreme" vibration occurring when the back passenger window is rolled down more than a couple of inches. this car can "not" be driven with the back passenger window down. the amount of vibration is amazing affecting the entire vehicle with extreme resonance - very scary!!!

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

POWER TRAIN

when my cruise is on and i have a steep incline to approach, once i am down the incline, the vehicle shifts from 6th gear down to 4th or 5th gear and stays there. my dealer has run diagnostics on this 4 times now, and still no answer. i have bulletin number #09-06-04-019 issued 3-23-09 and my vehicle is having all the problems listed. it is supposed to have the latest software, but it still has the problem. i have requested another vehicle as they have been working on the problem since it was 2 weeks old and it is now 6 weeks old. this happens everytime i have it on cruise on this type of incline. what other corrections have been made to repair this problem?

Reported in: FRANKLIN LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D69S

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on about 4 occasions in the 5 weeks i have had my car, the gears have been appearing to skip. i have been stopped at lights and when i go again and press the gas it jumps a gear and lunges the car forward. this week it happened for the 4th or 5th time and this time i hit someone because they ended up stopping in front of me but my car lunged forward like it was skipping gears. it has also on a couple of occasions downgraded quickly like it was dropping two shift speeds at once.

Reported in: CROWN POINT IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D59S

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on more then 5 occasions during normal driving with my new car on a slight (10 degree) incline at a stop sign or light will roll backwards intermittently as if the shifter was in neutral. from the time it take for me to move my right foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal the car will roll back at least 4 feet until i either hit the brake again or accelerator to stop the roll. the car has 2,5 on it and this issue has gone on since i bought the car. the same problem occurs when in reverse the car will role forward on an incline.

Reported in: SHELTER ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D09S

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) on the 2009 chevrolet traverse constantly goes on and off. at this point it is useless since the tires always check out ok by the dealer. they simply reset the unit and move on.

Reported in: AURORA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

since i bought my car, i've had problems with acceleration and deceleration be very erratic. it seems to shift down and up at the wrong times. it's very inconsistent as i travel the same route each day to work, i never know what it's going to do. sometimes it lurches ahead and the rpm's are all over the place, and downshifts when it really shouldn't. i've taken it in for repair, they put the latest computer chip in it, which maybe helped a little. still for the most part it's the worst car i've ever driven-as a passenger it feels like the driver is either using the accelerator or brake way too often, when in fact, the driver is just trying to provide a smooth acceleration or braking, but the car has a mind of it's own.

Reported in: BARRE VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D69S

STEERING

steering wheel pulsating and making strange noise when turning the steering wheel.

Reported in: ST THOMAS 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering wheel makes strange noise when turning the steering wheel. pulsating and a little stiffer turning in a parking lot or going slow.

Reported in: VINE GROVE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

consumers 2009 chevy traverse dash lights dim periodically. consumer is concerned that this can be an electrical problem and vehicle can catch fire. *ts

Reported in: DECATUR IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D79S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2009 traverse that was taken to the garage for what appears to be a hesitation in acceleration. engine sort of sputters. in a straight acceleration and when in turns. the garage said that this is a common "trait" in the traverses computer but that it is not an issue or defect. they say that they can "refresh the computer" but that i would "lose 2mpg" when they do it. one tech even said "this is sort of like the toyota issue". to me (a computer systems engineer) it sounds like the computer has a bug in it and needs fixed or replaced. the thought of losing 2mpg in a suv is not very desirable but i cannot believe that this engine hesitation is not causing damage to the engine itself. how is this not a potential safety issue if i am trying to avoid a vehicle? my chevy dealer said that they would call corporate but that "it would take several days". i notice that you already have one complaint re: a 2010 chevy traverse. this is clearly a potential safety issue!!

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

STEERING

steering wheel whining noise when turning. pulsating and a stiff turning in a parking lot or when going slow. dealer replaced sic coil, fixed temporary.

Reported in: ST. THOMAS 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering wheel whining noise when turning. pulsating and a stiff turning in a parking lot or when going slow. dealer is now going to replace the steering rack.

Reported in: SAINT THOMAS 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevy traverse. the tire brand was goodyear and the tire size was p255/65/r18. the dot was 4bxmardr. the contact heard a chopping sound coming from the tire on the drivers side of the vehicle while driving 40 mph. the contact had taken the vehicle four times to various dealers and had also contacted the manufacturer. the technicians did not diagnose the failure and stated that there was nothing wrong with the tires. the manufacturer stated that the contact needed to replace the tires if she was not comfortable with the sound. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 26,781.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact applied the brakes while driving 35 mph and the vehicle crash into the rear end of the vehicle in front. the air bag did not deploy. the contact suffered a fractured sternum by hitting the steering wheel. the contact stated that the seat belt did not lock during the crash. the contact was taken to the hospital. the manufacturer stated that they will perform an investigation regarding the seat belt. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated the front head light and the brake lights continue to malfunction. the contact stated the head lights have been replaced twice and the brake light have been replaced six times. the contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer is currently trying to put the contact in another vehicle. the dealer can not remedy this issue with the exterior lights. the contact stated if the the exterior lights malfunction while driving at night it can cause a crash. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: WINDERMERE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle started to independently accelerate. while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked and replaced the front brake shoes and rotors. the repair was covered under the warranty. the first failure happened approximately two months ago and recurred on december 9, 2010. the contact refused to drive the vehicle again. the dealer was not notified a second time. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported in: FARMINGTON HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D69S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: FARMINGTON HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D69S

SEAT BELTS

we have a 2009 chevy traverse 8 passenger vehicle - the center row seat belts are the most poor design imaginable. they put the center seat belt buckle as a rigid outlet in the middle of the center seat. we have two car seats in our car & due to foster care need to be able to put in a booster seat in the middle - the car will not accept a booster seat because of the poor design. it is shocking that chevy did not put in a belt based seat belt here instead! i have seen a lot of people complaining about this & it really needs to be addressed by chevy!

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D59S

STEERING

vehicle makes noise when turning sometimes vibrates. dealer says its the steering rack.

Reported in: SAUGERTIES NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2009 traverse purchased 4/30/2009. from the start it had a check engine light on but no symptoms of failure. we took it to dealer 1 on 9/02/2010, with 22,753 miles. they replaced wiring under engine plenum to #1 ignition coils. a couple of days later, the check engine light came back on. at this time the car started to lose power on the freeway sometimes. we took it to dealer 2 on 10/11/2010, they had to get parts and did a temporary fix. we brought it back on 11/1/2010, with 24,656 miles on it and they supposedly fixed it. they replaced connectors in the junction box, saying it was an electrical problem. the light was back on within a few days, and the car was still losing power. we took it to dealer 3 on 2/09/2011, with 30,287 miles for check engine light, and loss of power. they replaced ecm and all 6 coils. the day we left the shop, the light was back on and within a day the car was losing power again. back to the shop on 2/17/11. this time they replaced the catalytic converter. the day after we left the shop the light was back on. they told us it needed a small adjustment and to bring it back on 3/05/11. we went to the shop and the mechanic did not know how to fix it. after being there for a few hours and calling chevy 800 #, they told us to come back next week. on 3/06/11, the car was losing power so bad that we wanted to take it back to the shop, but they were closed. on 3/07/11 the traverse started losing power, and then died. it lost all power and the brakes failed as a result. we had to slam on the emergency brake to not have an accident, and were lucky to not be rear ended. the car has been at the shop the week of 3/07/11-3/11/11. they told us the car is misfiring on all cylinders and dumping raw gas into the exhaust. on 3/11/11 they called to state that they are replacing the catalytic converter (again) and the module and returning the vehicle on 3/14/11.

Reported in: MACEDONIA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

loud thumping noise when turning the steering wheel. sounded like something fell out of the front end of the car. car dealership replaced rack and pinion and bled power steering and set toe. found noise traced to internal rack failure which caused clunk when turned back and forth. repaired 3/2011

Reported in: RAYMORE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2009 traverse accelerates when it wants to. the rpm are going nuts but the truck is slowing down when you give it gas it does nothing for one or two seconds. extra passengers and there weight make it even worse . chevy dealer is baffled. problem still unsolved. i think that if i keep driving it this way it's going to lead to bigger problems. chevy should just recall all traverses with this same problem.

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13DX9S

STEERING

i began noticing that my steering wheel would make a clicking noise. then a while later, i began to notice it was increasingly harder to make sharp left/right turns into parking spaces. i took in my vehicle at 53,000 miles and they said the steering gear had failed. it took 2 days to repair and almost $1400. then i'm driving the car less than a day and can't again turn into a parking space. i cranked the wheel with all my might to get it parked. i took my car back and they now say it's a power steering failure! why does a 2 1/2 yr old car have failing parts?!

Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

when my vehicle was 2 years old and had approximately 35,900 miles, i started hearing a low whining noise in the steering column whenever the steering wheel was turned. the intermittent noise continued, so i had the vehicle serviced on 2/18/11 with mileage of 36,379. the dealership was unable to duplicate the noise. the noise continued getting worse; became louder and constant. i had the vehicle serviced on 8/24/11 with mileage of 44,248. the dealership determined the steering gear was failing and needed replacement. since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, i had to pay $1212.80. it's very disheartening to have a repair of this magnitude on a 2 year old vehicle with low mileage. i purchased this traverse brand new to avoid the costly repairs of older vehicles. apparently, i made a bad decision. this vehicle has already had 3 safety recalls and the steering gear should be made the 4th.

Reported in: HILLIARD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D19S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

vehicle seems to hesitate also stalling while at highway speed trying to accelerate to pass (feels like a miss in the engine) rpm drop about 500 - 700 rpms when this happens. it also feels like the torque converter lockup is engaging and disengaging not sure if the new transmissions have that anymore. have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they were unable to find any problems. the dealership last month reprogrammed the transmission to eliminate the hard shifting problem with a bulletin issued from chevrolet .

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

as i was driving going approximately 55 mph the park assist message appeared on the dashboard and then the car suddenly lost power. the gauges went to 0 and the radio and air conditioning went off. it then suddenly popped back on and 4 different warning lights came on the dash (check engine, tire pressure, a decal with a lock and the passenger air bag light) and then off again. i pulled over and turned the engine off. when i attempted to start the car again it would not turn over. i attempted 2 times and on the 3rd time the engine turned over and the warning lights were off. the following codes came up when a computer diagnostic tool was plugged in approximately 30 minutes after the issue occurred. b2aaa, b2a00, p0008, po202 and u25e5.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

approximately a week after taking it to dealership for diagnostic check on steering problems, my truck started making noise. i took it to several mechanics and they all seem to think it was related to the timing chain. as time progressed the noise got exceedingly worse and used an extensive amount of gas. my car is currently not operating and it has approximately 120k miles. i contacted gm and they stated the problem occurred due to the amount of usage. after checking the website www.chevytraverseforum.com i discovered that many other consumers experienced the same problem; however, their usage was much lower, i.e. 19k posted by cotton-smith, 20k heather and mark, 21k judih, to name a few. sensor code was p0017 i contacted the gm consumer line listed on their website to no avail. requesting an investigation be conducted on the issues relating to timing chains/engine problems.

Reported in: GRIFFIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the entire engine failed,seized. had it towed to the dealership, they reported that it was do to no oil in the engine. the change oil light was on but not a low oil light, there was no oil leakage or smell noted. the car had been acting "odd" for 10 days or so, losing power and making a diesel engine sound while running.

Reported in: ELIZABETH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

when it gets wet underneath the steering stops and freezes up until i can the wheels straight and it has happened to me turning either left or right the dealer checked steering belt and found it wasn't that. it is dangerous to drive when there is puddles on the roads. dealer told me to bring it back when it does it again. i have to wait until it rains.

Reported in: TEWKSBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering was making a whining sound when turning the wheel. this happened within 3 months of purchase of the vehicle. since it was under warranty, chevy "fixed" the problem. 2 years later after the "fix" the steering is again making the whining sound when turning the wheel. the vehicle is no longer under warranty. we haven't yet had chevy look at the problem again, but judging by the other complaints in the nhtsa database, we will likely have to shell out over $1000 to get this problem fixed again.

Reported in: CLIFTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1st. my wife was pulling out of a parking spot and had to stop quickly, then when she proceeded to leave again by letting off the brake - the car rolled forward on a slight incline and hit the car parked next to her. when she removed her foot to the gas - nothing she could do to prevent this incident. 2nd. while in the drive position on a hill at a stop sign or traffic signal, i removed my foot from the brake. the vehicle began to roll back almost hitting the vehicle behind me. we further tested the vehicle on various hills/inclines both in drive and reverse and it continued to roll in the opposite direction of the engaged gear. apparently, this is a characteristic of the automatic transmission on this vehicle, the service consultant at courtesy chevrolet of orlando, said this is a flaw in the power train and theirs no known fix. he advised us not to drive it to the mountains if it were him. since our suv is for my vacations and primary use, we are very concerned for our safety. we can't afford another vehicle since we had saved up for the down payment for this car. i saw there are a lot of complains of the same case, it was mentioned until someone dies and/or the family files a lawsuit - no recall or action will be done to fix this! please help in address this issue. i set up a facebook page to address this concern: http://www.facebook.com/chevytraversedeathtrap.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the heat adjuster knobs in the rear of the vehicle became extremely hot to the touch. the heater was not activated when the contact noticed the failure. when the heat was activated, the knobs would become scorching hot. a rear passenger touched the knob and sustained burns to her hand. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the vehicle was designed for the knobs to become hot because there were bulbs inside the knobs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 29,800.

Reported in: ATASCOSA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

CHILD SEAT

when making a left-hand turn into a school parking lot, at normal turning speeds with no excessive acceleration or movement, without warning the carseat's lower left anchor disconnected from the metal bar on the back seat and fell to the right, with my son in it. i see no damage or defect on the latch itself; nor do i see anything wrong with the metal bar installed on the seat. i had trouble getting the lower left anchor to extend when i went to re-install the seat. note: the carseat in question is an evenflo symphony 65, model #3121881, manufactured 01/19/2009. you do not list this model on your dropdown list for evenflo. (related vehicle information: model year=2009, make=chevrolet, model=traverse lt).

Reported in: GASTONIA NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

the vehicle always roll backs when you are stopped on a slope when you put the car in park. this happens to all the time. the slope is not very steep and other cars i have do not have this problem. i have taken it to several chevy dealers and they say that there is no problem and the vehicle is working normally. the problem has been happening from the day i bought the vehicle. several times people have gotten out of the car and have gotten knocked over by the door when the vehicle rolls backwards on a slope.

Reported in: MENIFEE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D69S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while driving approximately 55 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: ANNVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D39S

AIR BAGS

i bought a used fleet 2009 traverse and the airbag light comes on constantly. i didn't pay much attention to it, but now it's really aggravating me. i took it to the dealer but they wanted to charge me for checking it. i told them that i had mentioned before but the light had turned off again so not much attention was placed on it. this is a big concern for me. also this vehicle has the habit of rolling back when i park or on a slight incline this is scary!!!!! *kb

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2009 chevrolet traverse. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving her son's vehicle, she accelerated to move to the left lane, when all of a sudden she had no control of the vehicle's speed. she attempted to brake, but to no avail. when she gradually removed her foot from the brake, the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. the consumer put the hazards on and placed both feet on the brake as she tried to hold down the speed. finally, after two miles of riding the brakes, she was able to exit on the ramp and put the vehicle in neutral and then in park where the rpm's finally went down. the vehicle was inspected and stayed at the dealer for three weeks. however, they were unable to find a problem. *jb

Reported in: OAKDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the vehicle only came equipped with bridgestone dueler h/t 684 tires, line size 255/55/20. the contact mentioned that he was concerned for his safety because the vehicle would hydro plane and would not get any traction when driving on snow. the vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the only tire available for replacement was a tire of the same brand and size. the dealer also advised that installing tires of a different size would void the warranty. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: CLIMAX SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times for a diagnostic test. the contact was not aware of the repair that was performed. after the repair, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. the technician was unable to diangose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Reported in: LAPLACE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33D29S

SEATS

the head restraints required by fmvss202 are causing excessive neck pain after more than 30 minutes in the vehicle. as all cars must now have severe angles on head restraints, i can't find a vehicle that allows me to sit up straight without bending my neck forward.this horrible regulation has forced me to modify the restraint in order to use the vehicle. the neck pain is an urgent safety problem. *tt

Reported in: STANLEY NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated the gauge on the instrument panel failed to display the correct amount of fuel. the temperature gauge also displayed that the vehicle overheated; however, it was not running hot. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the instrument cluster needed to be reprogrammed. the failure and current mileage was 72,622.

Reported in: LOUISA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my daughter had to be rushed to hospital in an ambulance. my other daughter and myself got in our 2009 chevrolet traverse and went to follow it. i turned on the car and had both low beam headlights fail. so there we were following the ambulance holding the highbeam switch on so that we could follow it and blinding everyone in our path. i brought it in to barton birks chevrolet in newburgh ny and they said both bulbs burned out at the exact same time. strange and did not think anything about it until i read about the recall on gmc acadia's and saturn outlooks. as both of these share many of the same parts as my traverse i thought you might want to look into this as well. thank you.

Reported in: PLEASANT VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: PLEASANT VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact was driving 70 mph when the no passenger light illuminated, despite the front passenger seat being occupied. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the sensor failed. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

Reported in: HUBBARD LAKE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D19S

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while parked and attempting to reverse, a piece of metal detached from the vehicle and the front driver side stabilizer link bracket was hanging. the vehicle was taken to a dealer however no assistance was provided. the vehicle was also taken to a repair shop where it was determined that the bracket had not been welded properly. the bracket was welded again to the strap and replaced by a new stabilizer link. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no assistance was provided. the current and failure mileage was 81,000.

Reported in: INDIAN TRAIL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

STEERING

turning left against traffic steering wheel locked in place for a few seconds and then released quickly causing a very unsafe condition of turning hard with nothing and then almost u-turning with too much turning strength. there is no warning of steering stoppage. it was out of warranty and dealer suggested changing fluid as it was over 100k miles. took to independent shop and was told i need a rack and pinion. r & p was replaced and problem still existed. oem r & p replaced and problem still there. there is a steering solenoid that was replaced because it was full of dirty steering fluid. that did not repair it either. there is a pressure relief valve in the power steering pump that failed intermittently and the whole pump needed to be replaced. it appears the traverse is having a lot of "steering issues". this traverse has a lot of highway miles and the problem took a while to develop. i have been talking to chevrolet about this and they do not want to acknowledge a "problem". i spent $1200 having this issue resolved. when the steering first reacted this way, i felt in danger with the oncoming traffic, and the steering went violent when it released causing another dangerous situation of turning too far into more traffic. as i look at steering problems with this model there are numerous complaints and if mileage piles up a dangerous condition will occur and possible wrecks.

Reported in: SUGAR LAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel would seize without warning. the contact had to turn the steering wheel several times in order for the steering wheel to become loose. the failure recurred as the contact made sharp turns. the vehicle was not taken to dealer or a repair shop for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: WALHALLA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D69S

STRUCTURE

the first problem is that the second row, middle seat belt gets stuck after putting the row down flat. you have to put the row up and down a few times for it to start working. sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't. i read about recalls on the model of my vehicle and this issue is listed as one of the recalls. chevrolet and gm insist that my "vin#" is not listed under the recalls, so it has to be diagnosed and dealt with as a normal problem. this is listed as a safety hazard with the recall because it may not restrain as it should, god forbid, during an accident. the second problem is there is a leak in the cargo hold. whenever it rains, (a little or a lot, it doesn't matter) water pools in the cargo hold. this is a safety hazard because now the vehicle smells of mold. there are many other problems as well. there is a problem with one of the tire sensors, the car shakes and the check engine light is on.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

i was in the process of making a left hand turn when my steering wheel locked when i finally got the steering wheel to loosen and move back into place i heard a loud popping sound. then my car on the front passenger side dropped to the ground due to the front tire axle braking which caused me to hit the back of a park vehicle. the brake of the axle appeared to clean as though the axle was never apart of my car. the incident scared me a lot and it could have been a lot worse. i do not understand how this could have happened on 3 year old car and i did not have any real warning signs prior to this. i would like to get this issue resolved as i am now without my car and i have to face repairing someone else's vehicle.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

SUSPENSION

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

while driving at slow speeds and going to turn corner, into a parking spot, or turning vehicle in general, steering gets very hard as if power steering went out. power steering fluid checked routinely because if this. have had several near miss accidents due to not being able to stay in correct lane while turning with multiple turn lanes. thankfully other drivers were alert that i was not staying in my lane. problem is intermittent but becoming more frequent.

Reported in: JARRELL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D19S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she attempted to accelerate in order to merge onto the highway however, the accelerator pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle she had to engage the brakes and shift into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 59,000.

Reported in: MERCED CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

STEERING

was traveling on an interstate highway at 65 mph, felt a slight thump in the steering wheel. when i tried to turn to switch lanes, the steering wheel was next to impossible to turn. i was able to drive the car but it took all of my strength to operate the steering. i am a 50 year old physically able male, if it were my wife or daughter driving, it could have been catastrophic.

Reported in: SARATOGA SPRINGS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

STEERING

when making turns at slow rates of speed, around 30 mph. steering becomes extremely difficult to turn, making it nearly impossible to maintain control of the vehicle. does not happen regularly but is happening more often. power steering fluid checks okay. during some instances steering will make popping noises, this happens when turning either left or right.

Reported in: NORA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while driving car started to spit and sputter like not getting enough fuel. then while turning the air bag light came on and the stability control light come and the check engine light flashed never stayed solid. the check engine light then quit flashing but the air bag light is still on. the stability control light stayed on until i turned the car off, i then turned it back on and the stability control light was not on.

Reported in: WAVERLY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

AIR BAGS

Reported in: WAVERLY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: WAVERLY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

as we were driving along an on ramp to a highway as we reached 55mph the vehicle was sluggish and would "pull" constantly as we tried to accelerate all the way until we reached 65-70 mph. this started happening more and more frequently even while driving at lower speeds on city streets. again getting that "pulling" or "bucking" sensation as we tried to accelerate. we took the vehicle to the dealership and they returned it stating they found no error codes and could not duplicate the problem. after another month of the same thing happening almost daily on every commute we took the vehicle in again to the dealership. this time they were able to duplicate the "issue" and said the cause of this problem was the motor mounts which they replaced. this made absolutely no sense and sure enough the vehicle still has the same issue to this very day. 2nd issue is the steering going completely out as you make turns going at slower speeds such as making a left hand turn or turning in to a parking space. as i started making a turn in to a parking space i had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car next to the empty space i was trying to go into because it felt like the "power steering" went out and could not turn the wheel at all. we have taken the vehicle to the dealership and power steering fluid and pump are working "fine" according to mechanics. i can not believe there has not been a recall on this issue since many traverse owners have the same problem which is a major safety concern especially when we are talking about not being able to control a vehicle going around 25-30 mph in a parking lot or making turns in front of oncoming traffic (left turns). please help with these issues.

Reported in: CATHEDRAL CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CATHEDRAL CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

Reported in: CATHEDRAL CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

the power steering stops working when going at slow speeds. diagnosed by dealership as power steering pump and gear leaking. it becomes nearly impossible to turn the steering wheel when parking or at times turning onto roads. our neighbors just took theirs in for the same exact issue.

Reported in: OCONOMOWOC WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

power steering failed without warning while turning left onto a side street from a stop, nearly a traffic crash with oncoming traffic. following the initial incident, the problem occurred at lower speeds of less than 30 mph while coasting, foot off gas, around corners and curves. problem persistent, absolutely no power assisted steering in parking lots at low speeds and trying to park. problem corrected itself while accelerating, or by raising engine rpm's. upon checking, power steering pump reservoir, it was found to be dry. upon filling pump, there was no change to the problem. taken to dealer, diagnosed the problem as a pump bearing failure. approximately 1 month prior, 75,000 mile service performed by dealer, power steering fluid checked by dealer, found to be full at that time. power steering pump replaced, system flushed, no leaks found. dealer advised of an ongoing problem with power steering pump failure to this make and model, but no recall by gm. repair cost between $750, for pump and flush, and $1200 with other system problems. due to disabilities, unable to steer vehicle, had to turn driving over to another person in the vehicle. definitely a safety issue!

Reported in: FLAT ROCK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

while pulling into my neighborhood off of the main street my power steering failed without warning. i nearly collided with a car pulling out of my subdivision as i could barely turn my car, it took all of my strength to get it to turn. if my wife had been driving there is no doubt that she would've hit the car pulling out. i got the car to my mechanic and he found a faulty power steering pump and rack and pinion.not what i expect for a vehicle with 52,000 miles on it. over $1,000 and three days later i have my vehicle back. from what i've been reading on the internet this seems like a pretty common issue with these vehicles. i think a recall is in order before someone gets injured or killed. this is my first and possibly my last chevrolet depending on how things go from here. i realize things go wrong on vehicles from time to time but this seems to be a pretty common problem with this particular vehicle. please do the right thing and recall these vehicle's as this isn't an isolated issue. it's not like your customers have a thousand plus dollars lying around to fix something that is clearly faulty.

Reported in: KALAMAZOO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, crashed into a highway barrier while attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of injuries to the back. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Reported in: BILOXI MS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the power steering assist malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported in: POWELL OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D59S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel started moving without any response from the wheels. the contact mentioned that the traction control and the air bag warning lamps illuminated immediately after the failure. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. no injuries were reported. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering shaft detached from the steering column. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,500.

Reported in: ORTONVILLE MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

STEERING

while driving experienced total steering failure. could not turn car at all. required complete sytem replacement of power steering pump and steering rack. appears to be very common problem with car.

Reported in: ATKINSON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

STEERING

going around a corner on a highway at approx 55 miles per hour the handling of the car becam erratic and difficult to control and uncontrollably shifted into the left lane. i forced it to the side of the road and determined we lost power steering. had to manhandle it to our repair shop. the mechanic replaced the power steering pump and bled the system. still was not right. replaced the pump again and re-bled system. still no better. researched problem and found that we have to repalce the rack as well. should not have to put this kind of money into a vehicle with 46,860 miles on it. gm will do nothing. there is no way that my wife or my daughters could have safely got that car to the side of the road and they both drive the car. have no decided to repair vehicle yet. will be contacting the better business bureau. amazing no one have had a serious or fatal accident yet.

Reported in: BINGHAMTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D195

STEERING

driving vehicle at slow speeds and turning is near impossible. power steering fails. this is a saftey issue, and would not be able to avoid an accident if we needed to.

Reported in: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering assist failed. the contact stated that he had to shut off and restart the vehicle in order for the vehicle to function properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D69S

STEERING

car in repair shop getting new intermediate steering shaft, mechanic stated that rack& pinion was seeping oil on both sides.will need replaced soon, vehicle has 51000 miles.

Reported in: MOGADORE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23DX9S

STEERING

i have a 2009 traverse lt. after owning the car 3 months we started experiencing a "bucking issue" when turning at slow speeds and coming off highways on curves.very dangerous!, the steering wheel pulls in the opposite direction you are steering in a rhythmic pattern. chevy replaced the entire rack & pinion system - still had the same issue. the car has been back many times and bleed over 24 hour period. still the same issue. chevy insists there are no recalls or alerts on this problem but clearly from posts on the internet there are problems. the car is now 4 years old with 45,000 miles on it - mostly local driving. still very concerned that with my wife and kids using the car mostly the bucking may pull the car in the opposite direction when exiting an off ramp. i have been a loyal chevy owner since i was 16 but this issue has happen to so many people i can't understand why they cannot identify and fix the problem. i fear that it will take a major incident to bring this issue to light.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at slow speeds such as entering a parking space or making a turn onto a side street the steering simply locks up. more difficult than simply driving a car without power steering. no accident yet but my wife drives it daily and i'm afraid its only a matter of time before she gets hit due to lack of ability to react quickly. i have found hundreds of traverse owners having the same issues with the same vehicle at the same mileage. this needs to be addressed by gm. a recall needs put into effect as repairs are costly. i've seen from$850 to over a thousand. this is too costly and important a repair for an automobile with such low mileage. fluid levels were found to be low once. fluid was topped off but issue remains. absolutely no signs of leak under vehicle. it is spotless.

Reported in: REPUBLIC MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i took it in because the a/c stop working and they founded the leaked. also mentioned a recalled but didn't list on my receipt. my low beam headlights burned out too. i think there is an electrical problem but the dealer won't admit. claimed repairs are normal wear and tear. i wish they had told me this before i bought this car brand new.

Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

my wife is the primary driver of our 2009 traverse. i was driving it about a week ago and noticed the power steering motor whining. we had an appointment for service on the 26th and i reported it to them. basically at slow speeds when turning you could here the motor whining. they stated that the power steering pump needs to be replaced along with the rack due to leaking (which we hadn't noticed previously). the repair is estimated at $1800. i have read where people have lost their power steering riding down the road, that hasn't happened to us, yet..

Reported in: MARDELA SPRINGS MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

when making turns into parking spaces, a driveway, sharp or wide turns it seems the power steering goes out. i can hardly turn the car and have almost been in several accidents. based on the complaints online and on this site it appears to cost several hundred to thousands of dollars to repair. to me this is a serious safety issue.

Reported in: MARSHALL WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic replaced the power steering fluid however, after the repair the failure continued. the mechanic stated that the rack and pinion would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: ROANOKE RAPIDS NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

on my way to an appt traveling about 45 mph. heard a loud whining sound, so i decreased my acceleration. noise went away. there were no sensors/lights signaling that anything was wrong nor did the car perform any different than before the noise occurred. i noticed that something wasn't right when i tried make a turn that lead to my destination. it was much harder to turn my wheel. i continued to my appt but when i tried to park, i really had issues because my steering wheel would barely turn in any direction. after my appt, took my car to pep boys for them to check the power steering fluid levels. the employee showed me that the levels were fine & that i should contact my dealership. i drove home but i had a very hard time especially when i was traveling at speeds lower than 25 mph. i didn't attempt to drive the car until monday morning when i took it to the dealer i bought it from. i told them what it was doing & asked that they look at it. they called me at work and said that i needed a new power steering pump and a rack & pinion steering gear plus an alignment. all total i would be shelling out $1100 for an issue that i shouldn't have with a 3-yr-old car with only 41k miles on it!! i called general motors to file a formal complaint because none of this was under the powertrain warranty on the car. i also wanted to file a complaint because i noticed that this is a common issue after i researched it on the internet. they took my complaint but told me there was nothing they could do since there was no recall on the car for this issue. i am making this complaint here because someone is going to die if this issue doesn't get fixed through a recall. and it's a shame that hard-working people have to make a costly repair such as this on a car that's not even 5 years old & with minimal mileage. please make gm recall this!!!!!

Reported in: WEST MIFFLIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse with hand-controlled mobility equipment. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and also to the mobility equipment mechanic. neither technician was able to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: TITUSVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D19S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i just purchased my 2009 traverse in march and within 2 weeks of owning it i noticed it was hard to park, unfortunately there was not a warranty on the car. now its been almost 3 months since i purchased my vehicle and it is getting worse by the day. i not only have problems parking but also when i make turns. i have taken to be looked at and they said it is a common problem with this vehicle. my concern is if it is so common why has it not been recalled. it is obviously a dangerous problem. i have had to stop my car in order to get it to turn so that i could fihish parking. also have noticed a clunking noise when the ac is on.

Reported in: PUEBLO WEST CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

STEERING

Reported in: PUEBLO WEST CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

STEERING

while parking the car, the steering wheel would not turn. it was as if the power steering quit working. i have also noticed the vehicle is becoming harder to turn while in motion. after doing some research on the 2009 traverse, i found this to be a common problem with the steering. this is a huge safety issue. i would not be reporting this except that it is a common problem. i feel that the power steering and the rack and pinion should be recalled asap for this safety concern. we don't need anyone's steering to go completely out and not be able to control the vehicle with has also happened according to my research causing accidents.

Reported in: GRAND FORKS ND || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

the traverse will not turn at certain speeds without excessive pressure to the steering wheel. i can't park in tight spaces, making turns greater than 20 degrees are increasingly difficult. random turns are also difficult, like changing lanes on the freeway etc. the pressure needed to make these turns on the steering wheel can be overwhelming to the average driver. i am concerned that this may cause an accident. gm refuses to address the problem, and says that it is electrical and must be fixed at my expense even though the car is still under warranty. this seems like a power steering problem, yet gm says the steering is electrical.

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

2009 traverse that will not turn!! no noise from the power steering pump, just driving along and all of a sudden the car will not turn!! this needs to be recalled!! this is ridiculous chevy won't cover this problem! researched online and there are hundreds of customers with this same problem!

Reported in: POTLATCH ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the steering is hard to turn when driving in law speed for example making a u-turn, while entering a parking spot, while performing a parallel parking, when exiting the high way into a street.

Reported in: OVERLAND PARK KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D79S

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the transmission failed to operate with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. the rpms began to reduce and a popping noise also emitted from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the transmission was replaced. the failure recurred nine times. two days after the repair was performed the water pump was replaced by the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 9,982.

Reported in: LONGVIEW WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D79S

STEERING

the rack and pinion on my traverse is leaking. the mechanic said they had the same thing on a couple other 2009 traverses that have come through their shop. this is a $1,000-$1,200 repair that is common for these vehicles at this mileage. this will also make the power steering pump go out and not be able to turn. why hasn't this been recalled yet? this is something that needs to be looked into by the government/gm as to how many of these similar issues have been repaired by dealers. this needs to be a covered recall. obvious weak workmanship of this part.

Reported in: SEYMOUR IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at slower speeds, driver periodically unable to turn steering wheel. never happened above 40 mph, but got more and more frequent over one month period of time. was most frequent when turning into parking spots or when making sharper turn at slow speeds. this was not a case of oversteering.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: RICHLAND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D19S

STEERING

i was told at the annual inspection that the rack and pinion was slightly leaking and will need to be replaced in the future. it also knocks when ever i turn at slow speed.

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D79S

STEERING

since mid-'10, our '09 traverse has had issues with the power steering. when the problem first surfaced, it was primarily limited to sharp turns into parking spaces. the steering would seize and it would be difficult to turn into the spot. we took the traverse to the dealer in 10/10 when the mileage was 21,129. the problem was diagnosed as an "internal steering gear failure (binding). the power steering gear was replaced and the power steering system bled. the problem seemed better. the seizing occurred much less. however, in the past few months we noticed a rapid decline. now the problem has surfaced when driving down the road and trying to make a turn (left or right) onto another road/driveway/etc. the wheel seizes so much that my husband is almost incapable of turning the wheel. this is a serious safety hazard. we brought the vehicle into the dealer on 5/22/13 when the mileage was 61,287. this time the problem was diagnosed as "steering gear leaking". the dealer stated that the problem was not covered under warranty, but because the problem was not properly addressed back in october 2010 (when it was covered), they would do us a favor and cover it at a pro-rated amount. the repair (replacing the power steering gear for a second time and bleeding the power steering system) only cost us $456 out of pocket. two days later the problem resurfaced, and even worse than before. i will not drive the car anymore, out of fear that i am not strong enough to turn the wheel if the problem occurs. i fear for my family's safety when we are riding in it. we have an appointment at the dealership for this friday. hopefully this time it will be repaired. i am not optimistic. it is inexcusable that there is not a recall on this issue yet. this website, and several others, reveal that hundreds -- if not thousands -- of vehicle owners are experiencing this same issue.

Reported in: MABLETON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D59S

STEERING

steering started to very sluggish when making a slow turn (parking, turn to driveway etc.) some low noise developed and a loud squeaking in the steering column followed. loud enough to make passengers ask about it. went to dealer and asked if they had a fix. was told that i needed to have the oil in the power steering removed and unit cleaned, and new oil added...........price quote was +-$ 230.00. asked if there was a recall as this seemed a little strange, was told no ! so i asked if this was a fix for the problem? was told no! that this problem would return almost at once. asked if this was in anyway dangerous? got a no comment. am now waiting a call from dealer after telling service mg. that i had mis-givings about letting my wife drive as he had mentioned the possible failure of the unit. to say nothing of the possible loss of any resale value.

Reported in: MILTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

making slow speed left hand turn steering would stiffen and start bucking, would occur intermittently and now on a regular basis; took veh to dealer and was advised bearing issue would cost around $900 for part and was not under warranty. this is a serious safety issue and someone is going to die from this particular problem if responsibility is not accepted and issue corrected. would be cheaper to accept than face all the wrongful death/injury lawsuits;

Reported in: ELLISVILLE MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

while backing into a parking stall, i could hear loud banging coming from the steering component (both left and right side while turning steering wheel) brought vehicle in to gmc dealer in merced, ca and service advisor stated it was the rack and pinion steering that needed to be replaced. stated the repair was $1400.00. i brought the vehicle in for recall on water pump found out the engine was leaking oil on the left side (that will be covered under power train warranty) water pump covered by recall that will be covered. did some research and found hundreds and hundreds of complaint of the same component failure. when is the government going to make gmc llc real on this issue!!!!! ps this is not the first time we have had a problem with this vehicle. vehicle accelerated out of control at approx 50,000 miles and complained to nhtsa and gmc llc on that issue also. going to use the 1400 buck to buy another vehicle. just hope the next person getting this vehicle doesn't get injured.

Reported in: MERCED CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

SUSPENSION

when backing and turning out of parking space, a loud crunch noise was heard and a piece of metal was found to have fallen from vehicle. the metal was the swaybar end link bracket and ball stud which had broken off of the strut on the front drivers side. inspection of the part revealed that two of the three factory welds holding the bracket to the main tube of the strut were faulty. weld bead was present but not at the proper location to attach the bracket. this was a manufacturing defect in the strut and there is one other complaint of an identical issue.

Reported in: MERRILL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

the power steering does not work i have seen online many complaints about this problem, ia lower speeds the powering steering cuts out not i have the strength to turn the car with much effort but a woman will not be able to turn the car and if they are facing oncoming traffic someone is going to be hurt the steering on the traverse need to be fixed a recall on this vehicle for safety reasons.

Reported in: ROY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D79S

STEERING

at low speeds the vehicle is extremely hard to steer. parking lot maneuvers, turning at a stop sign or light, and other slow speed turns are very difficult to make for me and especially my wife who is the primary driver. i'm no body builder but i do workout but it is still very difficult for me to control the direction of the vehicle's travel at low speeds. through traverseforum.com i have learned that other traverse lt and ltz drivers have experienced or are experiencing the same problem. the ls models do not have this problem as they have no steering gear valve solenoid which the lt and ltz models do have. i have checked the power steering fluid reservoir and it is at the proper level. gm needs to address this problem before someone wrecks or causes a wreck because of this extremely difficult steering problem. luckily it is only occurring at low speeds. i have ordered this solenoid which is on backorder which implies to me that this is a common problem with this vehicle. we are happy with this vehicle and chevrolet/gm, however, this issue needs to be addressed by gm as a safety recall in my opinion.

Reported in: GRAPEVINE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air bag wires for the front passenger side seat were crossed and needed to be untangled. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: BRIGHTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13DX9S

STEERING

from reading all the post i don't see why chevy haven't recalled this traverse. my wife has a 2009 chevy traverse, she complained she was having a hard time turning the wheel. then she says it got to the point where the wheel would lock up mid turn. i drove it and every now and then i felt it get a little stiff. but one day on the way home from store i'm driving, at a light turning red i turn, the car in on coming traffic decide not to stop. i had plenty of time to turn and get out his way (so i thought) mid turn the wheel locked. i had to hit the gas to get out of the way, instead of making the left turn i ended up making a u-turn and was almost rear-ended. took car to dealer, they tell me the rack is gone and it will cost $1400, well i just paid my girls college tuition and i'm a little short of $1400 about $1399. so i had to have my wife park the car until we can get the money to get it fixed, but if they know of the problem why don't they do the right thing. i'm just glad i was driving when this happened and not my wife or my daughters.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while turning at various speeds, a whining noise was heard as steering became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the power steering pump, rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: SHORTER AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering failed while driving on rural two-lane highway. i was unable to turn the steering wheel in either direction. i was able to edge the vehicle off the highway and avoid a collision with other vehicles with great difficulty. vehicle towed to chevrolet dealer and was advised power steering pump failed. pump was replaced on 16. august 2013. on 20. august 2013 steering again became difficult at low speeds. vehicle was returned to dealer and was advised both replacement pump and steering rack need to replaced. the consumer continued to experience minor hesitations in the steering, until august 20, 2013 when he experienced a loss of steering assist at low rpm's. the vehicle was taken to the original dealer, where he was informed power steering fluid was contaminated. the second dealer informed the consumer the wrong fluid was put in the vehicle. updated 10/31/13

Reported in: BALLSTON SPA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D89S

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a turn, an unusually loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the driver noticed that the front driver's side strut had become detached and was laying on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the front driver's side strut and sway bar were fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 93,551.

Reported in: POUGHKEEPISE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D09S

AIR BAGS

around june 8, 2013 vehicle dash board shows air bag service required and air bag service indicator on, also notice while sitting on passenger seat, passenger air bag indicator shows off . contacted to dealer and got repaired after paying $107 on june 10,2013, which was charged for new fuse . again same issue accrued on august 19, 2013 contacted dealer. owner contacted on august 22, 2013 chevrolet customer department through onstar representative, from her no satisfied answer received and they mentioned there is nothing problematic in vehicle model history.

Reported in: PARLIN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was a sudden loss of power steering without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. the technician informed that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they refused to repair the vehicle under the service warranty. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Reported in: LOVELAND CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13DX9S

STEERING

i have a 2009 chevrolet traverse ltz and i have been having steering problems with the vehicle. i have had problems with the power steering at low speeds making it difficult to steer the vehicle. i have had work done on the vehicle to repair this problem and i am still having problems with steering the vehicle at low speeds. my wife usually drives the vehicle and i am concerned for her safety because of the steering problems. i took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and i have spent over $1,000 on this vehicle and i am still having problems with this vehicle. i would like to know if there is a solution and if gm has a recall on these vehicles for this problems. i am afraid that the steering will fail and my wife may have a vehicle accident. *js

Reported in: DELHI LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

my husband and i purchased a used 2009 chevrolet traverse from the local glenn ford dealership around 02/2012. at the time of our purchase, glenn ford "repaired" the tire pressure monitoring system. the light came on again a few days after we bought the truck. since then and up until now, we have replaced a sensor and had the sensors relearned and reprogrammed at least 8 times. the light is still on, despite numerous dealership technicians telling us that the sensors are all functional. i am reporting this because i believe that this is a potential safety issue. i have two babies so i am very concerned.

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

STEERING

the 2009 chevrolet traverse has known steering problems, power steering pump, gears, etc. in talking to the local dealership, chevy knows of this issue but continues to offer no assistance in a solution. according to the service technician, the problem is based on a poor design in the pump housing and gear assembly with the power steering, as he states..."the pump is too small". the problem is in turning at low speeds, turning into parking spaces, driveways, or secondary roads. the steering wheel shakes or feels like a loss in power, and the steering wheel is almost impossible to turn. the dealership states that the cost to replace the pump and gear is an estimated 1200.00. this issue needs to be resolved by chevy, not the consumer.

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack and steering pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92,300.

Reported in: OXFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D89S

STEERING

no incident occurred, but i had the autonation delray beach, fl gm dealership service technician look into why the steering wheel would squeal when making slow speed turns, with the sharper the turn, the louder the squeal. reading the other posts, i am guessing he knew right away what the noise was from without really having to investigate. after their "inspection", the gm service rep gave me a call and indicated that the steering rack needed to be replaced because it was leaking fluid. and this leak would over time cause internal parts to overheat and potentially cause a lack in steering capabilities. after saying yes to the repairs/replacement, i started thinking that this might be something that should be covered under the warranty. as was the experience with other posters, the gm service rep indicated gm is currently not considering this a warranty repair or recall repair. as taxpayers, don't we still own a part of gm? or maybe they were able to pay us back using the costly repairs dollars we have been paying out for repairs that i would say definitely fall under the recall category? i feel fortunate steering never locked up on me, but it sounds like these repairs to the steering components don't guarentee no future issues.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at low speeds such as pulling out of my driveway, pulling into parking spaces and turning onto a street from a stop the power steering in my 2009 chevy traverse appears to be failing making the vehicle nearly impossible to turn. it is very difficult to turn the steering wheel when this happens and i am worried this is going to happen when a person or another vehicle is in my way causing a severe incident.

Reported in: MENTOR OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

when turning at low speed, the power steering goes out and makes it very difficult to turn the vehicle.

Reported in: EWING NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2009 traverse lt1 has steering issues while turning at slow speeds. the steering gets extremely stiff, resulting in having to use incredible strength to complete the turn. i first noticed it when the car got over 40,000 miles. took it to chevy service dealer and they stated it was a safety feature. i knew that false because i would have noticed it before 40,000. now they're telling me they can't help me unless the car does it while in their care. but it happens randomly so that doesn't help, which also makes it that much more scarier. this is a well-documented issue among traverse owners. most owners have stated that chevy would have them repair the pump or rack, not covered by a warranty, costing $1200 plus, to only face this issue shortly thereafter.

Reported in: SAN GABRIEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at low speeds, power steering failed rendering the vehicle incapable of turning. backing out driveway became difficult because the steering wheel would refuse to turn. parking in parking spots was difficult. when turning, the power steering would fail creating a dangerous situation if unable to turn in a timely manner such as making left turns through oncoming traffic in, what would be considered normal circumstances.

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the contact indicated the defect was only present when driving the vehicle at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer but not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: WARRENSBURG NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D59S

STEERING

during 15mph turn power steering failed and it was extremely difficult to manage the turn. i narrowly avoided hitting another vehicle which was waiting to enter the intersection. took vehicle to dealer on 11/5/13 who replaced the water pump because the coolant leaking on belt caused the belt to slip, which is turn caused the power steering to fail. 12/27/13 brought car back to dealer because initial steering problem was occurring again. this time we were told steering rack and pinion is leaking fluid and we were advised to replace this.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

i have a 2009 chevy traverse, bought brand new. when backing out and turning out of my driveway, my steering was beyond stiff. i had to use excessive force to turn and there was a loud clunking noise when i did. this steering problem occurred at lower speeds up to about 20 mph or so. it occurred whether i was turning right or left, moving forward or backwards. when turning left and/or right, (not from a stop sign) i had to pull the wheel very hard to keep from going into the oncoming lane. assuming the problem was a lack of steering fluid, i went to a les schwab to have it checked and filled, but that wasn't the problem. the next day i took it to a shop and the mechanic believes the problem to be the power steering sensor?? the car is there now so i don't know the results yet. prior to this incident, i was driving down the freeway and when changing lanes the steering stiffened and resisted almost causing me to hit the median. i have had many issues with this vehicle since buying it. issues that wouldn't be expected from a vehicle this new.

Reported in: NYSSA OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning while he attempted a turn. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: DEARBORN HEIGHTS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D39S

STEERING

i have replaced my power steering twice. the first time i had to replace all the hoses to the power steering. now this time i am having to replace the entire power steering system at a cost of $1,500.00. i have a 2009 chevrolet traverse. it was bought with 30,000 miles now has 90,000 miles. i'm very disappointed in gm regarding this. everyone is having same issues and i feel gm should own up to this. all athens chevrolet keeps saying is "we know we have a problem but it would cost way to much money to recall this".

Reported in: LEXINGTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the window control panel doesn't work at all. i am worried about a possible electrical fire. other years for this vehicle are under recall.

Reported in: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33D39S

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the window control panel doesn't work at all. i am worried about a possible electrical fire. other years for this vehicle are under recall.

Reported in: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33D39S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse ltz. the contact stated that while turning into the parking garage, the power steering failed and became inoperable to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Reported in: SARVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D39S

STEERING

while trying to turn into a driveway the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. this has happened multiple times- too many to count actually. gm should stand behind their products and fix the steering issues with these vehicles.

Reported in: PRYOR OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

when driving under 40mph the vehicle is hesitate to turn, seems to be a power steering issue. took the car in for 100,000 mile inspection, told the dealership the issue and was told "we could not detect a problem". when i turn into a driveway, parking spot, etc it hesitates and becomes difficult to turn to the point that i think it isn't going to turn at all. one odd thing i have noticed is this occurs most often during warm weather, last winter i hardly noticed the problem but as the outdoor temp rose upward of 60 the issue began occurring again-no clue why the temp would matter just stating my experience. chevy really needs to address this before someone gets hurt.

Reported in: OLD HICKORY TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at low speeds the power steering will stop working. the problem is intermittent and with out warning. while driving the operators must be extremely cautious so that they do not wreck the vehicle when the problem occurs.

Reported in: CAMPOBELLO SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

the steering is sometimes very difficult to turn at low speeds especially when parking, making a turn into driveways or at intersections. the problem is intermittent but annoying and concerning enough that made it difficult for anyone else in the family to drive the vehicle. i am a strong individual and it is embarrassing when you try to pull into or out of a parking spot and almost swipe a vehicle because of the steering difficulty. i have siphoned and replaced the fluid multiple times and it seems to help a bit but not enough to warrant a piece of mind. i have talked with the dealership and they indicated the possible options for the fix may be in the $1000 to $1400 range. i was planning to have it fixed; however, based on some of the posts, i am hesitating to have anything done if the issue seems to come back shortly after as some indicated. i am not sure why gm has not done anything about it or the government has not forced a recall on the issue. it is a safety hazard and unless there are numerous death about the problem, no one wants to do the right thing and own up to their responsibility. i would not have known that this problem is widespread if it was not for the choking and high repair cost which may or may not fix the issue according to other posts. is this issue unique to the 2009 chevy traverse? or does it include other models in the suv family (buick, gmc) and newer models? is there any class action lawsuit against gm about this?

Reported in: DEWITT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23DX9S

STEERING

turning in dealer lot and steering became almost impossible to turn vehicle in desired direction. almost hit a new car on lot as there was no warning power steering would fail. this has happened several times since. seems like an accident waiting to happen. i doubt my wife would have been able to handle the vehicle in this incident. gm dealer in carlsbad ca. does not admit to any knowledge of the problem but goggle has hundreds of incidents.

Reported in: BUFFALO MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

i have been having the following problems: steering wheel whining and grinding steering froze/stuck while turning steering wheel shaking this is scary considering i'm driving this vehicle everyday with 3 small kids in the car. after doing an online search it's not hard to find that everyone with the same vehicle is having the same problems.

Reported in: BLUE RIVER WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

riding down the road and the stabilitrak/traction light comes on, car powers down and car behind me almost hit me causing an accident. good thing kids were not in car. dangerous and scary situation, getting a lawyer...

Reported in: CAMDEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: CAMDEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

power steering stops working at lower speeds at times.

Reported in: FRANKLIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the power steering was rough which made it difficult to make left and right turns at low speeds on multiple occasions. the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure recurred for several months. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72000. updated 5/27/14*cn the consumer stated gm paid $1100 of the $1900. updated 08/07/14

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33D39S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering stop working and a result, he crash into another vehicle. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the power steering and rack and pinion might be defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: MCLOUD OK || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

while driving through a winding road suddenly experienced loss of power-steering making it difficult to steer. power-steering then returned as suddenly as it went away. problem happens intermittently and especially at low speeds when turning making steering of the traverse very difficult. i believe the gm recall for power-steering failure needs to be extended to include chevy traverse models before drivers are injured.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

intermittent steering failure in 2009 chevy traverse. speed is not a factor since the steering just stops working at no matter what my speed is. it doesn't matter if your turning left or right. it started out just happening on occasion not very frequently. now it is happening all the time. i have had the steering just stop working to the point that you cannot steer at all like it just locks up, not even manual steering is available. i have had the steering stop working while trying to turn a corner and have to wait for the steering to come back before i can finish the turn. it only takes a few seconds for it to come back and i have not gotten into an accident because of it yet but my fear is that it could cause an accident with this issue. this has happened doing 70 mph down the expressway. this is my wife's car and i have great concern with her driving this car. i have read several steering issues on the internet dealing with the same issue that i am having however gm has not recalled this problem yet.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D29S

STEERING

after car warms up, no power steering at speeds under 20 mph.

Reported in: MARION IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D29S

STEERING

while driving my car the power steering abrubtly stopped working. i was coming up to a stop sign and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. it turned out that the power steering pump had failed. luckily i was on a rural road with no traffic around me. i took it to the chevy dealer and they replaced the pump at a cost of $650. my concern is what would have happened if i was in busy traffic and the power steering unexpectedly stopped working? the outcome may have been a lot different.i have been on several chevy traverse forums and i am amazed at how many owners have had the same issue with their vehicles. i would consider this a safety issue that gm should address especially in light of the recent recall they have issued recently on other models for the same problem.

Reported in: CEDAR LAKE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D79S

STEERING

i bought my traverse new in 2009 and absolutely love my crossover, however about two years after purchase i started having loss of power steering while driving. i took the car back to the dealer on more then one occasions to no avail they tell me they can't find anything wrong. i've looked online and i see numerous owners with the same problem. i've loss power steering while parking, backing up, making left or right turns i feel like a hostage with this automobile since there seems to be no known solution. i received a phone call from a mechanic who's aware of my problem and he informed me that there is a recall on the (steering:electric power assist system) however i don't see my model vehicle listed. i need help and would like to know what to do now that there is a recall on the steering but it doesn't include my vehicle.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13DX9S

SUSPENSION

the passenger side rear coil spring broke. this happened while sitting still in traffic, i heard an loud noise --- like a fastener breaking and then vehicle rocked. i pulled over very shortly and checked to see if a lug nuts or tire blew and didn't see anything unusual. i just had my tires rotated (4-2-14 ) at local shop and told them about the incident and they found the top part of coil spring -- approx. 3 to 4 inches had broken off. i got an est to repair and was told that their parts supplier had over 150 units of these springs in stock.( very unusual to have this many pcs in stock unless there are problems w/ it ) i also then went home and checked on internet and there are lots of gmc & chevy veh's of this type that are having similar problems / issues w/ the coil spring breaking. i checked to see if any recall or advisory was listed -- nothing. this is something that should not be happening -- i drive may road miles and there certainly is no abuse to this veh. i now may be stuck w/ a $ 300.00 plus repair bill which is not something i'm looking to do because it's recommended that both coil springs be replaced because with only putting on 1 it will be stiffer than the one on drivers side and most likely it will break also because of the shift in weight from the new one. my next concern -- if driving on the interstate or any road for that matter and the coil spring breaks and it causes my tire to be damaged it could be the cause of an accident or maybe it has already been the cause and not yet discovered !!!!!

Reported in: BISMARCK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

2009 chevy traverse lost steering control on the freeway almost making the vehicle uncontrollable as exiting the off ramp. had care been driven by my wife, she would not have had the strength to get the vehicle under control and likely would have resulted in a serious accident. subsequent investigation on the internet revealed that hundreds and hundreds of others have experienced the same malfunction. the suv just barely turned 5 years old and has only been used in normal driving conditions. this is a very serious component defect that will ultimately cost lives, if not already. please cross reference all of the similar complaints for all of the gm lamda platform vehicles which are virtually the same vehicle, same components, but are rebadged with different bodies and interior for each gm brand. this would include saturn outlook, gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse, and buick enclave....all with the same steering components.

Reported in: SOUTH JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

STEERING

the steering wheel locked as we were parking car. it was still on drive. took it to dealer. no recall on this even though i've researched a lot of complaints about the steering on this car 2009 traverse. it makes me feel unsafe driving this car especially if it happens again as i am driving down the highway.

Reported in: LIHUE HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D99S

STEERING

starting in june of last year, the power steering in my car goes out suddenly when making turns at slower speeds. it happened intermittently last summer, didn't happen much over the colder months and now happens just about every time i make a turn. used to only happen when turning into parking spots, has now happened a few times when turning on to side streets. a few times i ended up on the berm or grass because the wheel was so hard to turn. the power steering goes out without warning. i'm afraid it may happen when going at higher speeds and i'll end up in a bad accident. i've heard there is a class action lawsuit against gm for this very problem, but haven't heard if it's been rectified. it's ridiculous that these cars have not yet been recalled! gm is putting millions of lives in danger.

Reported in: BERLIN CENTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D19S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving under 30 mph making a left or right turn, the power steering stopped working making the steering wheel very difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

power steering occasionally stops responding. typically occurs at low speeds and parking lot situations. the issue is random, but occurring on a much more frequent basis. i am extremely concerned as my son is just beginning to drive. if a failure were to occur with him it very well could be catastrophic.

Reported in: MENOMONEE FALLS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D49S

STEERING

while traveling at slow speeds there is a complete loss of power steering. my wife was driving and nearly hit pedestrians because she lost power steering, it is nearly impossible to steer at low speeds, like parking and turning corners

Reported in: LAINGSBURG MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

vehicle is difficult to steer at slow speeds, especially when turning a corner or into a parking space. this has been happening for the last 3-4 months but has been more frequent lately. my daughter will be getting her license soon and i am concerned about her driving alone and panicking if this were to happen to her.

Reported in: BLANCHARD MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

around the begining of march my 2009 chevy traverse developed a winding sound when steering at a stop or low speed. at this time the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. the problem has progress and now the venice has little to no assistb. i saw that gm recently released a recall on several of its models with simmilar steering systems. i feel that the 2009-2012 chevy traverse lt should also be included.6

Reported in: KALAMAZOO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: KALAMAZOO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: KALAMAZOO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i am having issues with the power steering failing on my traverse. at low speeds the power steering seems to give out occasionally. this problem comes and goes, and it is extremely difficult to turn the wheel when this happens and am afraid of serious injury if involved in a crash because of this. chevrolet seems to know there is a problem with this but will not cover it under any warranty.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D39S

STEERING

the power steering goes out with no warning while going at slower speeds.

Reported in: DESHLER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

turning down a street when steering locked on me. almost hit a car and almost lost control. i had to stop and try to not go up over the curb all the while another car was coming as i was crossing. it continues to do this locking while steering into parking places as well. very scary that this happened while my children were in the car. thank you for your time in looking into this.

Reported in: N. RIDGEVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

steering wheel has locked up on my wife multiple times will driving. we have taken it to the chevy dealer 3 times and no problem detected dropped it off today at another dealer for them to look at.

Reported in: MACOMB TWP MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

my "service air bag" light came on. i went immediately to the dealer and had them check it out. i was told it was a faulty sensor burried deep within the passenger seat. the cost of repair is $700. none of the passenger restraints/air bags will operate i'm told as it does not show a passenger is present in the seat. i have done nothing to create this problem...it's gm's faulty sensor. my children are no longer safe in the front seat...ridiculous. i've asked gm to repair and they won't.

Reported in: UTICA SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

SEATS

Reported in: UTICA SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D39S

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering pump was defective. the power steering pump was replaced and the steering gear toe was adjusted. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 93,186.

Reported in: TRAVIS AFB CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

first noticed the power steering would go out in low speeds. especially in parking lots. we have had the dealer look at it but they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. needless to say it is still happening and is getting worse. it is now to the point it is difficult to make low speed turns on the streets and creates an extremely dangerous situation. it is only a matter of time before it causes an accident. looking online it is clear there is a safety issue with these models and should have been included in the recall for other gm cars. i think the dealer just put us off so we will have to pay a significant amount of money once our warranty is over instead of making repairs while it was still under warranty. gm needs to do the right thing and include this in a recall before someone dies in an accident.

Reported in: WILLOWICK OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

bought this 2009 chev traverse used in 2011 w 17,000mi. in 2012 at approx 40,000 mi, out of warranty (of course) i notice that in a slow or stopped position and trying to turn the wheel (ie backed out of driveway in reverse at slight angle, put into drive to finish turn to drive away, the power steering acts like it is gone and is now manual steering. this doesn't happen every time but is very intermittent. next time into dealer on transmission seal recall, i mentioned this as it continued for about a year, happening every day for a week, nothing for two weeks, again for a week, etc. when they did the recall work on the seal, it also stopped the random failure of the power steering. always at low speed or stopped, either direction. now at 72,000 mi, it is still doing it more often. gave up on dealer and had a shop power flush the steering system. did not fix the failure. had a real battle turning the wheel when adjusting my parking into a stall in a parking garage. very frustrating. i see other gm vehicles getting recalled for power steering issues. hoping mine is next. was told next would be to either replace the power steering pump at approx $800 or the rack and pinion at approx $1800. not excited about either but if continues to worsen, won't have much choice. very disappointed in this vehicle and poor service at the dealer where i bought it. will not go back for service or to buy, period. i see others mentioning what reads like the same exact issue in this forum. i too am very concerned about family members driving it as well as myself if it occurs at higher speed and motion. no leaks and shop said pwr steering fluid level was fine before flush. said they didn't know but i said try the flush which was the less expensive option, thinking something was flowing and blocking the pump action. what is the story gm?

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D89S

SERVICE BRAKES

while backing out of a parking spot, the steering column completely locked up and would not allow me to turn the wheel. i then attempted to pull forward at which time the brakes locked in place. although there were no injuries, i can't help to wonder what couldve happened and what my response would have been should this had happened in traffic on the freeway. i had my daugher in the car and i am still nervous about driving this vehicle.

Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D39S

STEERING

Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D39S

STEERING

i purchased a 2009 chevy traverse new in march of 2009. the vehicle has approx 125,000 miles on it & is out of warranty. recently the vehicle began to lose power assist in steering at low speeds making it nearly impossible to make a turn. i have been close to striking other vehicles and objects as i have tried to turn. this is intermittent & i never know when it is going to happen. this is a very, very dangerous issue & needs to be dealt with as there are several owners of this or similar gm vehicles that have the same problem, as indicated by the many internet forums related to this matter. please, please look into this before people are injured or killed. i took the vehicle to a local repair shop, they say it needs a steering gear & pump at a cost of $1,629.58, however, after reading some posts from others who have had the repairs completed, it does not appear this fixes the problem.

Reported in: WILLIAMSTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

STEERING

it is difficult to steer and makes a noise when steering. had the car in to the shop and he said power steering fluid is good and to contact the dealer because there are 1,000's of complaints regarding this same very dangerous safety issue. called the dealer and they claim to have not heard of this issue. this car has had 6 recalls and now this very dangerous safety issue that had not been recalled. gm needs to take care of this. i am afraid to even drive the vehicle because of the seriousness of this. nor do i feel that the consumer should pay for the repairs when this is happening in 1000's of vehicles. it is obvious that there is yet another found problem with this vehicle. i am very disappointed in gm that they are not taking these complaints serious and fixing the vehicles.

Reported in: CEDAR SPRINGS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D59S

STEERING

while driving the vehicle the power steering will cut out. the vehicle is very difficult to turn and it is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. has almost resulted in multiple accidents when navigating parking lots or other areas at slow speeds as well.

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D19S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while making a right turn, the power steering failed as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

Reported in: ROGERS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

since back in april 2014 i started to notice that at time the wheel would be hard to turn when parking. i contact the dealer and they said that power steering was a known problem with the traverse. just recently it got so bad that i can't turn the wheel safely. when making a right turn the wheel locked and i rolled into the curve. when pulling out of the parking lot i had to give it some gas to get the wheel to try to turn and almost hit a person. when to trying to back the car because the wheel is so tight i almost hit someone again. i contacted gm and they said they would offer me cost assistance to get it fix. the dealer said they put all my information in some calculation system and it came back as the only cost assistance i qualified for is 100% participation on my part. i have to cost assistant to help myself pay the bill. i don't want to be responsible for hitting a person or another car because my wheel is locking because the power steering gear is leaking and need to be replace and now the power steering pump is bad. and they keep telling me this is a known issue and everyone has to pay for gm error.

Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D69S

STEERING

when operating the vehicle at slow speeds (i.e. backing into parking spaces, taking sharp curves), the vehicle's power steering will fail , making it nearly impossible to turn the vehicle.

Reported in: JEFFERSONVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

STEERING

when i attempted to turn onto a busy street with my wife's 2009 chevrolet traverse, the power steering failed and i nearly broadsided another vehicle. fortunately i was able to stop before a collision occurred. when i got home i checked the power steering fluid and it was just under the max level. my wife said she has experienced the same thing when pulling into a parking space or just turning at slower speeds but it hasn't been consistent. now in the last couple months the problem has become consistent. i have read many complaints online of the same problem with not only the traverse but with gmc acadia's and buick enclaves.

Reported in: ADRIAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

STEERING

i own a 2009 chevrolet traverse ltz.. i have been experiencing steering problems with this vehicle at low speeds when parking in parking slots and when turning at intersections. when turning or parking the power steering will not work and the vehicle is very difficult to steer. i have check the power steering fluid and the fluid levels are fine. i have spent over $1,200.00 on trying to repair the problem and the vehicle is still having problems steering. i have taken the vehicle to a local dealership and the dealership advised me that there are no recalls for this vehicle. my wife is the primary driver of this vehicle and i am afraid if the steering locks up what may happen to her while she is driving the vehicle. i am to a point that i want to sell or trade the vehicle but i do not want to put the burden of this vehicle on anyone else. i hope that gm has a recall soon on this vehicle because i am afraid what may happen if this problem is not addressed.

Reported in: DELHI LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

while at slow speeds, turning can become extremely hard. acts like the power steering has quit, but then a few seconds later it is fine. power steering fluid is at the appropriate levels. seems to happen more often when you are doing frequent turning at slower speeds.

Reported in: CANDOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

vehicle has been experiencing intermittent issues with steering at low speeds. while trying to park, pull into traffic or make low speed turns, the steering will seize.

Reported in: EAST FALMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D39S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the electronic locking system failed causing and a passenger became locked inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current was 106,000.

Reported in: NORTHWOOD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D99S

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: NORTHWOOD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D99S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while traveling at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn either right or left intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the power steering needed to be flushed. the vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was not able to neither duplicate nor diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: MANHATTAN KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure occurred numerous times since 2013. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: LORDSBURG NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D49S

STEERING

power steering whining was diagnosed and replaced at 48,000 miles and now at 70,000 miles the power steering is failing again. having it lock up on me at slow speeds and causing me lose ability to control direction. very unsafe condition.

Reported in: CROSS PLAINS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV33D29S

STEERING

there is a loss of power steering at low speeds when making sharp turns such as u turns and turning into parking spots. the power steering fluid level has been checked and is fine. purchased the vehicle in august 2009. in late 2009/early 2010 there was a recall related to the steering column. in the last few years there has been noise emiitted from the column, but chevy dealership said this was not a safety issue and it would cost over $1000 to fix. however, now it is a safety issue and is getting worse. there are hundreds of complaints online about the same problem. chevy should issue a recall before someone is seriously injured.

Reported in: CLIFTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i have noticed noise in the steering column. the first 2 times i took it in for service the tech was unable to replicate the problem. the third time i took it in, they heard the noise and diagnosed a problem with the steering rack. i was told the rack needs to be replaced, and that if i did not replace the rack i would at some point lose power steering. if this occurs, i believe that it is possible that i could be involved in a collision. since the problem was diagnosed, i have noticed a vibration in the steering column that seems to be getting worse. at this point, gm is not taking responsibility for this problem, although it is such a widespread problem that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the florida court system.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D69S

STEERING

as we were backing out of the driveway the power steering went out, which gave us no ability to turn. the car is not safe to drive in this condition. we believe this is a defect in the power steering and should be part of a recall. this is a huge safety issue and a recall should be made before people are injured.

Reported in: HOLLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23DX9S

POWER TRAIN

i called to make an appt. for an air bag recall when it started slipping out of drive while driving. i could not get one for five days. i was told not to worry it would be fine. i barely made it to the dealership, reverse was gone and i had to drive slow and drop it into low, when it would slip out of gear i just prayed the guy behind me would not rear end me. they told me that this was also on recall and they would fix it for free. the next day they called and told me i would have to pay $6000.00 for a new transmission, when i told them i wasn't paying anything he said he would talk to gm again. then he called and said it was $4000.00! i told him again i wasn't paying anything and he said he would talk to his general manager. then he called and said the general manger would override gm and only charge me a $500.00 recall deductible. this is crazy!! this car has had numerous recalls, timing chain, air bags, faulty seat belts, heated washer fluid mechanism causing fires, and now this. the last recall i took it in for they informed me that the master cylinder is leaking into the power brake booster and want $600.00 to fix that. he told me to drive it until the brake light came on and fix it then! this model also rolls in the opposite direction of the gear it is in. i have been told it is a "feature" of this model. i have searched on line and found several complaints about this for other 2009 traverse's. some state that it is a "characteristic" of this model. the truth is it is a flaw. it can't be fixed and they don't want to recall the vehicle. they gave me a loaner that is a 2013 traverse and it doesn't do it. i have to drive mine like it is a straight drive. i live in the mountains and if i stop on a hill i have to leave my foot on the brake and give it gas before i take my foot off or else i roll into the car behind me. this car is a lemon, something needs to be done

Reported in: ROSMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D29S

STEERING

power steering failure while turning at low speeds. problem is worse and occurs most when trying to park. you can be halfway through your turn into a parking space and all of a sudden power steering goes out. have almost hit several parked cars just pulling into a parking space. also happens when making low speed turns on the road. very dangerous because you never know when the power steering will stop working. so far it has not happened at high speeds and hoping it never does.

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D69S

STEERING

there is a grinding sound when turning the steering wheel regardless of speed, even sitting still but mostly at slower speeds. you can feel the vibration of the grinding in your hand through the steering wheel. sound and vibration getting worse. now at 60,000 miles.

Reported in: DENHAM SPRINGS, LA LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering rack and steering pump had malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: MAHOPAC NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D29S

STEERING

intermittent steering problems under 20-25 mph. first issue was intermittent power steering when trying to turn in to my driveway or parking spot. now has gotten worse to now steering wheel gets really hard to turn when making slight turn on to off ramp or side street. i have to manhandle the steering wheel to keep from running off the ramp or run into other vehicles.

Reported in: GROVE CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D79S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the window remote on the driver's side that controls the up and down movement of the window on the pass side does not work. the truck was taken back to the dealer,it worked for a little while. this has been an ongoing problem from the day i purchased the traverse.

Reported in: NIAGARA FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving over a speed bump, the power steering failed and the steering wheel did not move. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 82,000. updated 08/19/14*lj updated 08/21/14

Reported in: LAUREL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering failed without warning. the power steering reset independently within moments. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering pump, power steering shaft and rack and pinion were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: RENTZ GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Reported in: RENTZ GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

STEERING

towards the end of 2013 my wife and i started noticing the steering being really difficult and locking up on some occasions pulling into parking spaces and parallel parking. we experienced some near misses where the steering locked and felt like we were going to collide with the vehicle in the next parking space. we took our car to the dealership in june 2014 to have the air bag recall done and a state inspection. we also told the dealer that the coolant level was consistently staying low and the steering almost locks up at times. the dealer said the steering gear (or rack and pinion) was bad. the dealer would not pass the inspection. state inspections are performed to ensure safe vehicle conditions. if a gm dealer is not willing to perform a state inspection they are admitting this is a safety issue. the dealer performed the air bag fix, and replaced the water pump (from the coolant level complaint, prior tsb). they said the steering gear fix would have to be scheduled the following week. after two days the check engine light came on (c1100 and p00008). we scheduled the appointment to have the steering gear replaced because we were unsure if the steering would lock up on a normal turn while driving. the dealer said the c1100 was a loose cable at the control board and the p00008 was a bad timing chain (replaced under a prior tsb). the steering gear was replaced and the cost was $1,552. after reading similar complaints from other owners of chevy traverse vehicles this is a systemic issue due to a poor design steering gear. gm should make the right decision and stand behind their quality in a proactive way and issue a recall to have these steering gears replaced before someone gets injured.

Reported in: FLETCHER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D19S

STEERING

loss of steering while driving. very scary. this should not happen

Reported in: DAVISBURG MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2009 chevy traverse with approx. 68000 miles has begun to show a lack of power steering at very low speeds. as the rpm's are increased the normal function returns. my concern is that the power steering will go out completely; possibly at highway speeds.

Reported in: GREENWOOD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

on three seperate occasions the power steering has failed on the car. it has happened more noticibley during rain but at various speeds. the car was taken to the dealer after all occasions. the first time, the dealer said nothing was wrong. the second time dealer stated that the belt got wet. the third time we got irate with the dealer because this is an ongoing safety issue with our family car. the warranty was expired by the 3rd occasion, but dealer finally (after 2 days of arguing with them) replaced the steering pump, belts and pully to correct issue. this issue needs to be made a recall issue because it seems to be very common with this make and model year. according to jeff boyer, vice president of global vehicle safety at gm "with these safety recalls and lifetime warranties, we are going after every car that might have this problem, and we are going to make it right¿�. our issue is that the dealers nor the customer service at gm seem to want to make it right if the car is not on the list of current recalls. i guess they dont care until there are enough deaths involved.

Reported in: FALLING WATERS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the tire pressure monitoring system warning light wont go out. this light came on and flashed and then went off. we had the dealer check it, but they said that this was normal. it came on again a month later, but went off. it was checked by dealer again. a few days later it came back on and stayed on. the dealer keeps saying its a quirk in the system fo the car, but this sounds like bs. it may be a failed sensor but it needs to be replace or corrected. this is a major safety issue because lack of adequate pressure in all four tires can cause an accident, especially when the system no longer tells you which tire is the issue

Reported in: FALLING WATERS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: FALLING WATERS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

WHEELS

Reported in: FALLING WATERS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

STEERING

power steering fails randomly and for no reason multiple times. called gm and they had no response, said that there was no information that they could provide me other to say that there is not an open recall on my vin for this, and basically refused to even make a record or note of the concerns so that it could be tracked to confirm that this is an issue for this vehicle.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D49S

STEERING

power steering goes out intermittently at low speeds - sharp turns pulling into parking spots, pulling out of parking spots into traffic, etc.. there are numerous reports of this on the chevy traverse forum indicating this is a known issue and that changes have been made to the 2014 model. dangerous if failing while pulling out into traffic.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the power steering failed on our 2009 traverse at low speeds while parking the vehicle. this type of power steering failure has happened before. we had the rack and pinion replaced (6 months ago) and the power steering fluid upgraded with limited success. the traverse feels like it has no power steering and it is difficult to turn. we have had the traverse checked at the dealership numerous times and finally paid a lot of $$$ to have the rack and pinion replaced. it did not solve the problem. this is a serious safety issue. it would be impossible to avoid an accident by turning the vehicle. your only options are to stop and "man handle" the traverse into position. an elderly person or a smaller person would not be able to control the vehicle at all. i am taking the traverse back to the dealership. this is an on-going issue for the past 3-4 years. there are a lot of similar complaints on the nhtsa website. gm has re-designed the newer traverse/encore/acadia steering systems, so they know a problem exists. one day someone will get killed from this steering problem and everyone will wonder why a recall wasn't issued. some type of action needs to take place with this problem. i can afford (barely) to keep shelling out thousands for repairs, but what about those people who can's? they bought a $35-$45,000 vehicle from gm and it is not safe. now they can't afford to sell/trade it and they might not be able to afford to fix it. action needs to be taken to fix this problem.

Reported in: SALISBURY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

STEERING

turning the steering wheel is sometimes very stiff and difficult. fear of an accident occurring due to this issue. had a chevrolet dealership look at the vehicle during an airbag recall fix. no apparent problems could be detected by technicians. searched internet and found this to be a popular problem with this vehicle.

Reported in: SELINSGROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

while slowing to make a turn, the power steer stopped working. it has happened intermittently ever since, even when trying to park the vehicle...07/02/14 *bf

Reported in: FORT MEYERS FM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D39S

STEERING

while taking corners at low speeds the power steering will suddenly cut out. it does not happen all the time. i have had mechanics inspect the vehicle and they cannot diagnose the problem. this is a major issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. i have called chevrolet's help line only to tell me that each case is different and i need to pay to have their mechanic look at it again. while on hold with chevrolet, a message was told to me that letters have been placed in the mail regarding the loss of power steering! i asked the representative and that recall does not involve the traverse. my mechanic said this has been a very common issue with these vehicles.

Reported in: PARMA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D99S

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact was driving 65 mph when the front driver side tire and axle detached from the vehicle. additionally, the suspension and brakes failed. the contact crashed the vehicle into a median and sustained injuries to the left side of her body. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNER13D89S

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled as the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: EAST AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13D29S

STEERING

my wife drives this vehicle more than i do. she first mentioned the issue and i was thinking she was over reacting. when i drove the traverse, i went to back it into the garage and the wheel nearly froze up. i had to crank the wheel to get it to turn and there was a vehicle coming up on me. i finally got it straight and backed into the garage. this happens every time we park now or navigating parking lots at slow speeds. i began researching online in forums and found many others having the same issue. they have been paying so much to have parts replaced and not be the issue that i am hesitant to take my vehicle into a dealer. if chevrolet knows about this something needs to be done. i can't afford $3000 or more to fix this vehicle that is breaking way before it should be.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV13DX9S

STEERING

2009 chevrolet traverse suddenly lost power steering when it reduced speed to turn on to highway on ramp. stopped at the earliest opportunity to check power steering fluid. topped off fluid but continued to have problem with random loss of power steering. problem occurs now anytime that vehicle is not accelerating.

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

right strut mounting bracket broke off as the welding broke . bracket fracture caused sway bar link to become disconnected, damaging sway bar linkage and upper ball socket. this happened on highway 17 in santa cruz, ca. if the vehicle was traveling at the speed limit instead of in slow traffic, it would have certainly resulted in an accident, as the whole car tilted to the right as the weld broke off. we want gm to answer to this. accidents from this defect will not be obvious, since inspection of the crash will show a broken weld, which would be considered a result of the crash, instead of causing the crash.

Reported in: BRENTWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13DX9S

STEERING

on the listed date, i was driving the listed vehicle. i was being accompanied by my wife and our three children. as i attempted to make a right turn onto a street, my power steering went out, and i nearly struck a vehicle. i thought i lost power, but then my power steering kicked in and i was able to correct my lane of travel. this occurred half a dozen times. my wife experienced the same thing right before i drove, and i wanted to see first hand what she was referring to. when i drove on the highway (60mph), i could feel the power steering wanting to go out. i felt the steering wheel get hard just for a split second, but it never when out. i called gmc, and they advised they haven't recalled any power steering parts. my concern is that my family could have sustained serious injury or could have been fatal.

Reported in: YAKIMA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13DX9S

STEERING

when parking it feels like power steering goes out. it is very hard to turn in or out of the parking stall. this usually only happed to my wife and i when we are parking or attempting to make a u-turn after a short time it seems to start working.

Reported in: BRAWLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while turning at low speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. the contact mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: GALION OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D59S

STEERING

i noticed while trying to make right turns the power steering begins to go out. i thought it was just that one time, but then felt it while driving on the highway. i drive with my daughter a lot and want to make long distance drives but i'm very hesitant because of this issue. like the other customer stated the dealers are saying there are no recalls out about this issue.

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

STEERING

the steering my 2009 chevy traverse has become difficult to handle when slowing down, while making left or right turns. the steering wheel becomes very stiff, and causes my turns to be wider than expected. i have had situations where i have had "near misses", because the lack of response of the power steering. when the car is moving at speeds of the less the approximately 10mph, the steering becomes almost impossible to handle. when the car is idle, the steering wheel will not turn with considerable amount effort. i have taken the car for service, the rack and pinion were replaced/fixed. i am still experiencing the issue, and have concerns over potential accidents if this is improved.

Reported in: FREEPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D49S

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while turning the vehicle at 20 mph, the power steering failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: HOT SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13D09S

STEERING

when driving at low speeds, between 15 - 25 mph, the power steering goes out and becomes difficult to almost impossible to steer. we have had several near misses while entering traffic. this happens randomly and we never know when it will occur. we took the vehicle to the dealership, and they believe it to be the rack and pinion steering, but they were unable to rectify the problem.

Reported in: CRESTVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER13DX9S

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the vehicle was in drive but would not move after depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact turned the engine off and back on and the vehicle began to move but would not accelerate past 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: HUGER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D39S

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the vehicle was in the drive but would not move to another gear after depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact turned the vehicle off and back on and the contact was able to drive but could not accelerate past 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: HUGER SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

noticed a couple of months ago hard time turning the wheel when turning into parking spots. has gotten worse over time now it's hard to turn when making a u turn. even once turning at a light it went out. also when backing into our driveway it gets stiff but as soon as i put the car in park the wheel turns fine.. i have seen there are lots of complaints on this.

Reported in: FORT BENNING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D29S

STEERING

the power steering on my 2009 chevy traverse does not work at low speeds (15 mph or less). pulling into parking spaces is a major issue as it reverts to manual steering or no steering. it became an issue in january, but was not as reproducible. now any time at low speeds there is no power steering. gm want to charge 1300 to fix, but based on other complaints, the work they want does not solve their issue. with gm's track record of hiding the truth and the number of people reporting the same issue, this should be taken seriously. i understand gm's stance that it is only an inconvenience when parking, but i would like assurances that it won't start to fail at 20mph or higher.

Reported in: SOUTH LYON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D09S

STEERING

power steering cut out at low speeds -- intermittent. worked some days and other times it wouldn't had pump replaced

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

driving on country road when a deer ran onto the road, tried to steer around it and was unable to steer, thus striking deer on front passenger side. have had several near misses in parking lots because of loss of power steering. have checked power steering fluid levels and that is not the problem as it has always been at the recommended level.

Reported in: RUSHFORD MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNEV23D89S

STEERING

the power steering failed on our 2009 traverse at low speeds while pulling out of a median into traffic. this type of power steering failure has happened before.the chevrolet dealer ship said we could have the rack and pinion replaced but could not say it would fix it and if you read the other complaint on here it didn't even fix the problem so i didn't have $1500 to throw away. this is a serious safety issue. it would be impossible to avoid an accident by turning the vehicle. your only options are to stop and "man handle" the traverse into position. an elderly person or a smaller person would not be able to control the vehicle at all. gm has re-designed the newer traverse/encore/acadia steering systems, so they know a problem exists. one day someone will get killed from this steering problem and everyone will wonder why a recall wasn't issued. some type of action needs to take place with this problem.

Reported in: BLOUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

while attempting to perform a left hand turn after receiving a green light, the steering wheel became extremely stiff. continues to be a constant problem with a whining noise coming from steering wheel. took to chevy dealer and they said rack "beginning to seap." quoted me $1300 to fix but i believe there should be an investigation into this issue since so many other traverse owners are experiencing the same problem.

Reported in: KANKAKEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23DX9S

STEERING

at first when making left turns only if would make a funny noise, then going around a curve it felt like the traverse was trying to die, warranty conveniently ran out in may 2014 i will have this vehicle 1 year end of october. did not get extended warranty due to note was already high, took my traverse to mechanic was told i needed a rack and pinion and a steering pump due to leaking, which would end up costing anywhere from different places $1600 to $2100.00 you would think with gm going into debt so much they would make things right to keep from losing business!!! sooooo wish i would have done more investigating when i need a bigger vehicle for my 3 small children!!!

Reported in: BENTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

since receiving recall notices on our 2009 traverse, i have contacted a local chevrolet dealer to get the recalls cleared on this vehicle. in all instances, except the recall on the 2nd row seat belt recall, i have been told that the parts for the recall repairs have not been issued to the service department. the recall on the air bag harness is now three months old and the dealer is still saying the repair parts are not available. the dealership in question is edwards chevrolet 280, located on hwy 280 in inverness, alabama.

Reported in: SHELBY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: BELEN NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D89S

STEERING

in october 2013 i noticed that i was losing power steering whenever i made a left hand turn. it was intermittent and did not occur when i took it to dealership to be checked. it continues when turning left and now also occurs when turning right from a stop. in addition when i am trying to back out, it locks up completely then releases once i start moving. i have only experienced this at low speed 20-30 mph and hope i never have to find out that it happens at high speed too.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D79S

STEERING

at low speeds, in both drive mode @ 20 mph or less and in reverse, steering loses power. the first sign of trouble came @60k miles when trying to turn left and gradually affected turning in either direction. it is nearly impossible to navigate the car in a parking lot and don't even try to parallel park. it is so hard to turn the wheel i break out in a sweat from having to crank it so hard. it has now been going on for 10 months. my daughter would like to take her driving test but can't because of the steering issue. i have to rent a car so she can get her license. reported it to my local chevy technician back in december 2013 when i was in for an oil change. car port said he noticed it as well when bringing car around front after my appointment. have had three separate technicians look at the issue, over the last 6 months, two different chevy dealerships and ntb, and they had only guesses as to what might be causing the problem or how to fix it.

Reported in: O'FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D89S

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v266000 (seat belts) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer stated that the part was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced the failure.

Reported in: WATERFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: WATERFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D09S

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the traction control service indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 37,090.

Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33DX9S

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER33DX9S

STEERING

a problem with the steering started about a month and a half ago in which the power steering would stop working. at first it was infrequent, but now the power steering quits on every significant turn. so far it has not happened at high speeds on lane changes and the like. took it to the gm dealer who stated the gear box needs to be replaced at just under $1200. i asked them to check if gm would assist with (not fully cover) the cost of the repairs since it began at under 100,000 miles. gm stated they would not help. this is a serious safety issue with a lot of complaints regarding the same problem.

Reported in: NEW BADEN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D99S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have a complaint about my 2009 traverse. i am having problems with the temperature gauges for the ac and heater. took it to gmc dealer and they told me that the problem is the gauges. it just started happening 2 weeks ago out of the blue. i never had a gmc this is my first one and it will be my last as i had many problems with it but never had a problem with any of my hyundai's.

Reported in: CHERRY HILL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

power steering locked up when turning right into a parking space making it very difficult to turn then it freed up almost causing me to hit the car next to me. steering seems a little jerky now. does not feel safe at all and was very scary. this is not the first time it has done this and it seems to be getting worse.

Reported in: COXS CREEK KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNER23D69S

STEERING

i wanted to highlight that i believe the traverse 2009 model is a safety risk. over the last couple of days on multiple occasions my power steering has completely stopped working at low speeds. it seems that at low speeds - i.e parking or changing direction at slow speeds, the power steering fails and becomes almost impossible to turn the wheels to change direction - i have been told by the dealer it is a steering pump fault that needs replacing and is out of warranty. this can potentially be very dangerous if i needed to change direction quickly - i.e moving out of the way of cars or children. please raise this as a major concern.

Reported in: FREDERICK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNEV23D29S

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