2011 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (22% of reports).
- 165steering complaints
- 66,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering pump: mentioned in 36 of 165 complaints (22%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 24 of 165 complaints (15%)
- Whining noise: mentioned in 12 of 165 complaints (7%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 9 of 165 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse at $2,250, and half of them between $1,850 and $2,500.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 142 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 165 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Traverse | 4 | 2% | 913 |
| 2024 Traverse | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Traverse | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Traverse | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Traverse | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Traverse | 7 | 3% | 2,000 |
| 2019 Traverse | 19 | 5% | 1,319 |
| 2018 Traverse | 14 | 3% | 4,631 |
| 2017 Traverse | 11 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Traverse | 24 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Traverse | 27 | 9% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Traverse | 27 | 5% | 45,342 |
| 2013 Traverse | 18 | 11% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Traverse | 62 | 18% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 165 | 27% | 66,500 |
| 2010 Traverse | 331 | 49% | 69,500 |
| 2009 Traverse | 231 | 52% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Components related to timing chain failed, and vehicle is currently available with plans to sell to a salvage yard by 10/25/24. My 9 year old and I were at risk of collision when the vehicle failed. I was driving approximately 70-75 mph when we started to lose power. At 65 mph, I managed to cross 2…
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
Care loses connection shuts off while driving and unable to accelerate. Loses steering control
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Chevrolet Traverses have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 165 owner complaints about steering for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (27% of the 608 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,250 (half paid between $1,850 and $2,500), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 36 of 165 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (24).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Traverse problems
See all 2011 Chevrolet Traverse problems or steering problems across all Traverse years.