2017 Chevrolet Traverse: loss of power steering

5 of the 361 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2025
1
2024
3
2023
3
2021
2
2020
2
2019
2
2018
6
2017
5
2016
6
2015
5
2014
5
2013
5
2012
13
2011
37
2010
87
2009
58

What owners say

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

7/5/22 it has now been over a month since we started to have our car serviced at Ourisman Chevrolet of Bowie. On 7/3/22 while driving up a hill in our neighborhood the engine shut off, the brakes gave out, and the power steering stopped working. Had we been anywhere else my children, husband, and I could be dead from being in a serious car accident. This problem was confirmed by the dealer and reported to be caused by a "defective part" being installed. When I inquired about why there wasn't a recall for this part I was informed that it is a rare defect but they the service department receives a vehicle with identical problems every 3-4 months. We received no warning lamps, messages, or other signs that this was going to happen. During the week of Memorial Day we noticed the fuel gauge misreading and the air conditioning blowing warm. This problem was repeatedly reported. The air conditioning was repaired. The fuel gauge continues to misread.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Steering · MI

The high pressure power steering lines in this vehicle are leaking due the proximity of the power steering lines to the coolant lines. Over time they rub against each other and eventually fail resulting in a loss of power steering fluid and a loss of power steering. GM has known about this since Technical Service Bulletin 13-02-32-001E was issued in December 2017, but has failed to notify the customer. This is a safety issue that GM needs to take care of.

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 56,006 miles · PA

Engine idle down coming off expressway power steering was hard to turn ran off the road. Drove car the rest of the way home steering was still hard to turn in either direction, check power steering fluid and found it to be ok

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · IN

While driving my 2017 chevrolet traverse at interstate speeds, the vehicle, without warning, shut down. When I say shut down, I mean shut off completely. This was a complete loss of all power to the car. The engine shut off, the lights (internal and external) shut off, there was no power steering, the brakes where difficult to push down, etc. As I am now coasting down the interstate with no power to the car I put it in neutral and turned on my flashers. With no power steering and brakes that are stiff, I somehow was able to slowly force the car to the side of the interstate and get it to stop. I tried to restart the vehicle and it would not start. I put it in park and sat there for a few minutes before trying again. Once I tried, the vehicle started and I was able to drive home without further incident. The morning after this incident, I started up my traverse and noticed that the fuel gauge is showing empty, but the car had a half of a tank when I got home last night. There is something serious going on with this traverse and chevrolet vehicles in general. This is the 2nd different vehicle that I have owned that has shut down while driving down the road. The 1st car was a 2016 chevrolet impala.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Steering · NY

As I was driving on a city street the steering became very hard and difficult.