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2015 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of its 313 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 59,000, and there are no related steering recalls for this model year.

Steering complaints
27
9% of 313
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
59,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist suddenly cuts out while driving, then temporarily returns after the vehicle is restarted.
  • Steering wheel becomes very hard or nearly impossible to turn, especially during low-speed maneuvers like parking or reversing.
  • Power steering pump leaks fluid and eventually fails, often accompanied by grinding or whining noises when turning.
  • Rack and pinion assembly leaks or seizes, sometimes locking the steering wheel while parking.
  • High-pressure power steering hoses and lines develop leaks, leading to loss of steering assist.

When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2018, latest Apr 17, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2018Jan 2019Oct 2019Jul 2020Oct 2020Oct 2021
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Apr 2026; peak Sep 2018 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2015 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 NHTSA have for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2015 Traverse, which is 9% of the 313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering issues on the 2015 Traverse.
At what mileage do steering problems usually happen on the 2015 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Traverse is 59,000 miles.
What steering symptoms do owners report most on the 2015 Traverse?
Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, a steering wheel that becomes hard to turn, and power steering pump or rack leaks, sometimes with grinding or whining noises.
Did steering complaints cause crashes or injuries on the 2015 Traverse?
NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the reports for the 2015 Traverse.

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.