How common are steering problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 331 steering complaints for the 2010 Traverse, which is 49% of all 669 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Traverse model years on record.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse steering issue?

No. NHTSA's data for this vehicle shows no related recall listed for the steering complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 69,500 miles.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA complaint data links the steering issue to 6 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Traverse compare to later model years for steering complaints?

The 2010 model year's 49% share of complaints tied to steering is far higher than later years, such as 2015 (9%), 2018 (3%), and 2021 (4%).

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 331 of 669 complaints (49%) on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, the highest share of any model year. NHTSA links these reports to 6 crashes and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 69,500, but lists no related recall for this issue.

Steering complaints: 331; 49% of 669
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel becomes stiff, hard to turn, or nearly locks up while making low-speed turns or maneuvering into parking spaces.
Power steering assist cuts out intermittently, most often below 15-20 mph, then returns without warning.
Loss of steering assist is sometimes paired with a grinding or loud noise coming from the steering wheel or pump area.
Several owners report the sudden loss of steering control led to a crash, including striking objects like a mailbox at low speed.
Dealers reportedly replaced power steering pumps or the entire steering gear housing, but in some cases the noise or failure returned.

When 2010 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2010, latest May 27, 2024.

331 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (64).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2009231 (52%)
2010331 (49%)
2011165 (27%)
201262 (18%)
201318 (11%)
201427 (5%)
201527 (9%)
201624 (8%)
201711 (3%)
201814 (3%)
201918 (4%)
20207 (3%)
20214 (4%)
20222 (2%)
20232 (2%)
20244 (3%)
20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA lists 331 steering complaints for the 2010 Traverse, which is 49% of all 669 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Traverse model years on record.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse steering issue?: No. NHTSA's data for this vehicle shows no related recall listed for the steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 69,500 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA complaint data links the steering issue to 6 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Traverse compare to later model years for steering complaints?: The 2010 model year's 49% share of complaints tied to steering is far higher than later years, such as 2015 (9%), 2018 (3%), and 2021 (4%).