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2014 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of its 547 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 45,342. One crash and one injury are tied to this area, and there are no related recalls.

Steering complaints
27
5% of 547
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
45,342 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel stops responding to input at low speeds and the vehicle continues straight regardless of turning, sometimes recurring more than once.
  • Steering wheel suddenly seizes while driving around 35 mph, with no diagnosis found by an independent mechanic.
  • Abnormal noise comes from the steering column when turning at low speed, later diagnosed as a defective steering gear at a dealership.
  • Sudden, unexplained loss of steering control at around 35 mph resulted in a crash into a fixed object.
  • Power steering fluid leak reported alongside a stabilizer/traction control warning, with the repair not covered under a related service bulletin.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2014, latest Jan 22, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2014Aug 2016Dec 2016Jun 2018Nov 2019Jun 2020May 2022Sep 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 2010331 (49%)
  2. 2011165 (27%)
  3. 201262 (18%)
  4. 201318 (11%)
  5. 201427 (5%)
  6. 201527 (9%)
  7. 201624 (8%)
  8. 201711 (3%)
  9. 201814 (3%)
  10. 201918 (4%)
  11. 20207 (3%)
  12. 20214 (4%)
  13. 20222 (2%)
  14. 20232 (2%)
  15. 20244 (3%)
  16. 20254 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which is 5% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Traverse is 45,342 miles.
Did the steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data ties one crash and one injury to steering complaints on the 2014 Traverse.
How does the 2014 Traverse compare to other model years for steering complaints?
The 2014 Traverse had 27 steering complaints (5% share), lower than the 2010 model year's 331 complaints (49% share), which had the highest count among the years listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.