2011 Chevrolet Traverse: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · OH

As i am driving down the road the service stable trak light and abs lights pop on and the brakes sieze up so bad you cant get the car to stop and brake pedal to unlock as well as when you try to turn the steering wheel locks

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Steering · 113,000 miles · AL

**power steering recall*** I was driving my vehicle and in the mist of driving my vehicle steering became hard. As I went to make a turn my steering locked up and I could not make a turn without the use of force. When I had the vehicle towed to the mechanic I was told the power steering pump went out and power steering racket pinon needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Steering · 145,000 miles · IN

Steering wheel locked up during normal driving on a highway as I started a turn, making it impossible to steer leaving me stranded in traffic. Had to stop, turn off car, restart and steering wheel became functional.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Steering · 95,723 miles · IL

When I was turning into the gas station my wheels locked up my steering wheel locked up and I could not turn my steering wheel at all to the left or to the right . I put my car in park went around the car to look and see if anything was wrong around the tires nothing looked unusual got back in my car put it in drive and the steering wheel was able to unlock very scary not having control of my vehicle . When this occurred my vehicle was in motion driving into the gas station coming toward the pump when the steering locked up.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering · 114,600 miles · MA

It was a rainy day and heading down a local street at about 40 MPH and the steering locked up without warning for a period of 5 seconds. I'm 190 lb male, and I couldn't budge the wheel heading for a tree. I was able to avoid the collision but I can guarantee that if my wife was driving, should would not have been able to move the vehicle's steering wheel. It happened to me two more times that day but for smaller intervals of time. Luckily my kids were not in the car but I am now fear that this could happen again without warning. I won't let my wife drive it, and I have to keep both hands on the wheel ready to use all my strength. This care can not be casually driven. This has serious life safety concerns.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Steering · IL

Steering locks up, there is power steering fluid in it, but having a major problem steering and making turns. Steering locks or freezes up and it won't move while driving. There is nothing leaking anywhere. Was there a recall for this issue?

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Steering · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While making a right turn at 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Steering · 82,000 miles · MA

I own a 2011 chevy traverse with just over 80,000 miles. I was driving along the street and stopped to make a left hand against traffic, as I moved my power steering locked. I managed to complete the turn without the power steering. I took the car to my local repair shop who informed me that the power steering pump had failed and that there was also a leak in the steering rack. They advised me to take it to the dealer as it was a known fault and should be repaired for free. I took it to the chevy dealer who said that as there was a leak it was not covered by general motors as the failure was due to normal wear and tear. There was no mention of the steering pump by the dealer. If it is a known fault gm and dealers should do a recall before someone is killed.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 80,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Steering · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced, the steering wheel seized intermittently without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that power steering pump and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Steering · 50,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the contact diagnosed and replaced the steering pump. Three months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the failure and stated that the vehicle was in a recall for the power steering. The power steering was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Engine, Steering · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a spark plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.