2013 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 11% of its 162 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 71,000. There is 1 crash and 1 injury tied to steering, and no related recall is on file.
- Steering complaints
- 18
- 11% of 162
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unannounced loss of power steering assist while driving, including while slowing for a curve or pulling into traffic.
- Several complaints describe the power steering pump failing repeatedly, with one owner reporting it replaced multiple times within a few months.
- Owners describe power steering fluid leaking from the pump, rack and pinion boot, or hose connections, sometimes onto the hot engine.
- Some report a growling or squealing noise from the steering column or pump before assist is lost.
- At low speeds, owners describe the steering wheel becoming very hard to turn, feeling like manual steering with no power assist.
When 2013 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 3, 2013, latest Oct 16, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2013 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Are steering problems common on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA has logged 18 steering complaints for the 2013 Traverse, which is 11% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2013 Traverse.
- At what mileage do steering failures typically occur on the 2013 Traverse?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 71,000 at the time of steering failure.
- Has the steering problem caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury associated with steering complaints on the 2013 Traverse.
- What steering symptoms do owners report most on the 2013 Traverse?
- Owners commonly describe sudden loss of power steering assist, repeated power steering pump failures, fluid leaks, and difficulty turning the wheel at low speed.