2011 Chevrolet Traverse Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 22 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of its 608 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 71,485. There is 1 crash and 1 injury tied to this area, and no related recalls are on file.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 22
- 4% of 608
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 71,486 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear tires reportedly blow out or split apart, with the tire tread separating from the carcass while driving on the highway.
- Goodyear Fortera tires are described as cracking in the tread well before their rated mileage, sometimes needing replacement twice.
- Owners report rack-and-pinion steering failures that recur even after replacement, sometimes paired with leaking front struts.
- Power steering systems reportedly develop loud whining or popping noises along with fluid loss from the reservoir.
- Rattling from the front wheel area combined with a traction control or 'trak service' warning light, sometimes accompanied by the engine shutting off abruptly at highway speed.
- Front-end components such as tie rods, control arms, and struts are described as loose or leaking, with corrosion noted on the wheels.
When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 3, 2013, latest Oct 6, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Traverse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2011 Traverse, which is 4% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the suspension, wheels & tires category for this model year.
- At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 71,485 miles.
- Did any suspension or tire issues lead to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with this problem area for the 2011 Traverse.
- How does 2011 compare to other Traverse model years for this issue?
- The 2011 Traverse's 22 complaints and 4% share are on the higher end compared to other years, which range from 0 complaints (2022, 2025) to 17 complaints (2010 and 2019).