Problems with 2011 Chevrolet Traverse STEERING

The steering on my traverse intermittently stops working, there does not seem to be any pattern and when it stops working the car is practically undriveable and i've almost gotten into accidents three different times. most of the time it happens when driving, however, when stopped it happens as well.

Power steering seems to fail at low speeds affecting turning, as into parking spots, garage, etc. wheel almost seems to freeze in place becoming all but impossible to turn. not noticable at driving speeds. has been happening on and off for over a year. my local mechanic mentioned a recall but my vin number did not come up on the list.

While driving the vehicle at slow speeds 20 mph or less the power steering goes out when you apply the brakes. when the problem first happened we checked the power steering fluid and made sure it was full. then it started happening again. it happens randomly and it is very hard to muscle the wheel it becomes so stiff. this is very dangerous and needs to be investigated as these are typically family vehicles carrying children. after doing some research online it appears there is a significant number of traverse owners who have experienced similar problems.

**timing belt recall** i was driving my vehicle on the local parkway and it lost power while i was driving it then started riding rough as if the tires were wobbling then i went to make a left turn and it started making a reeving noise during the turn. i had the car towed to the auto shop and i was told there was no oil leaks but the oil was low and also i had to replace the timing chain on my vehicle.

Out of no where my air bag lights came on. the sensor in the passenger seat isnt detecting weight and stays off all the time now, also my service airbag light is on for the driver as well. i am also having power steering issues as well. my power steering fluid is full, no leaks but the steering is hard to turn. had the steering pump checked and was told nothing was wrong with it. my last issue is with the speakers they cut in and cut out all the time and nine times out of ten i only have my tweeters for sound. very disappointed with chevy right now.

I purchased this vehicle in january 2017 with one owner having had it. here it is now 2 years later and i have numerous problems with my vehicle. some other owners have had but it still isn't part of a recall. the past year i have already spent over $1000 to fix it. items already replaced include several sensors, wheel bearing, power steerig pump and a battery. what still needs replacing: rack and pinyon, shocks and struts, and i have an electrical problem. currently, my windows go down but won't go up because there is an intermittent electrical problem and my radio cuts in and out. i am still paying for the car and no one is helping. other users have reported some of the same thing. if i go to my mechanic he tells me there are thousands of service announcements. but when i look at my make and model there is only 4 recalls and if i go by vin specifically there is none. this is ridiculous ! someone should help. with a car that isn't 'that old' i shouldn't be having this many issues. i have 154,039 miles on it. it isn't safe. my window is ...

**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.

Bought the suv used & i love it untill a couple wks ago tryed turning out of my parking space & noticed my power steering was gone it was really hard to turn! if i can push on the gas be pedal at all the power steering will free up & i can turn! but it goes in and out without any knowing! really disappointed! it's difficult to turn into a parking spot or sometimes to make a sharp turn onto another street or into parking lots with on coming traffic, i have to always prepare myself for it to go out!!!

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.

I was driving on the highway and the vehicle shut off while i was driving at 70 mph. lost power steering and brakes out of no where which is when i noticed the rpms was at 0. after we, by the grace of god, made it to the side of the road safely, we had it towed to a garage where the said the timing chain came off and ruined the engine and that it is a common problem and could be fixed for around $5600. the vehicle has 65k miles and blew up? its a common problem for a vehicle to shut off on the highway and i wasn't warned that this vehicle has this kind of history and gm don't recognize this is a problem!

The steering is whining while turning, i have seen multiple complaints of steering failure. moving and stationary.

While the vehicle was crossing a the i-395 bridge into washington dc at 45 mph, the engine suddenly failed taking out the power steering with a jerk to the left. this failure was not precipitated by an engine warning light or a change to the ride and feel of the vehicle.

Intermittently losing power steering assist. comes and goes unexpectedly and causing you to not be able to steer vehicle.

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.

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.