2011 Chevrolet Traverse: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 80,000 miles · NM · crash

My stabilitrak has been going in and out for years with no issues. I had it checked but told it was ok. Now it has started stalling on me. And I was slightly rear ended last night on vacation. I called the chevrolet 1 800 # and told no recall on this. However on line is hundreds of issues with this model. So over the last 2 weeks it has been going frequently. The steering is just making noises and crunching sounds when turning

Filed May 16, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · CA

We have many issues with our family car 2011 traverse one being our power steering whining noise and it get really loud that we are having our 2nd issue in less then 4 months. We are just finding out they put a remanufactured part and master cylinder leaking into booster.. I drive with extreme care daily..

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While steering the vehicle at various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack leaked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The noise grew louder and the speed increased. The contact stated that when it rained the traction control warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Steering · 68,900 miles · PA

About 2yrs after purchase, steering rack and power steering pump had to be replaced, which was done prior to warranty expiration. Now at this time dec. 2015 with 68,906 mi on the od, I am experiencing the same problem again. Difficult to steer and turn the steering wheel, clunking sensation/feel in the steering wheel, and a pump whine sound. Hard to turn wheel from a starting point or stop. When accelerating steering wheels is easier to turn. When driving down the road, the steering is loose. There was no precipitating factors to the start of this problem yesterday, I first noticed the problem after attempting a left turn at a ss on my way home. I could hardly make the left turn, then I started to hear the whine noise. Fluids are all good in the power steering pump. How in the world can this be again? There must be an internal flaw. To have this occur twice not once on a vehicle less than 5 years old with less than 70,000 miles on it is very troubling at best.

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 75,000 miles · IN

The vehicle has been experiencing steering issues for a couple years - loud mechanical noises and popping. I have topped of steering fluid reservoir several times and that quieted the noise, but there was no evidence of a leak on my garage floor until october 2015 (after service explained below). The popping became a nuisance again and I took into the local chevrolet dealer to inspect. They found several issues in the front end that need replaced: rack and pinion (leaking), power steering pump, end links, bushings, transmission mount, struts (leaking). Steering component failure is a possibility in these issues and can cause loss of power steering in the vehicle. Loss of power steering would likely end up in an accident due to inability to turn vehicle as intended. Gm should issue a special coverage for rack and pinion replacement and strut leaks as these are very well know safety/design flaws. Gm has already issued special coverage for the power steering pump.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Steering · MD

My vehicle started making a whiring sound while I was sitting still at a red light or stop sign. When I turned the steering wheel, the noise got louder, but it did not get tighter. I took it to the dealer and was told that my rack and pinion steering was bad and had to be replaced. Apparently the vehicle was leaking fluid which was causing the noise. I was told that it would cause me $1100 - $1200 to be repaired because it is not covered under my powertrain warranty. The steering pump is covered under a special warranty and can be repaired without any cost. My car is only 4 years old, I brought it brand new and have taken great car of it. I should not be having these types of problems so soon. I bought this vehicle because I thought it was a dependable car, but apparently I was wrong. This is a safety issue and can cause serious injury in the future. I am not happy with this problem and gm should be ashamed for selling vehicles that are not safe.