2016 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of its 292 total complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is intermittent or complete power steering assist loss, often tied to power steering pump failure, with a median failure mileage of 55,000. No related recalls are listed.
- Steering complaints
- 24
- 8% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist suddenly cuts out during low-speed maneuvers like parking or making tight turns, making the wheel very hard to turn.
- Owners describe intermittent power steering pump failure that comes and goes unpredictably, sometimes working fine for stretches then failing without warning.
- Some report a growling or winding noise from the steering system during turns, often linked by dealers to the power steering pump or line.
- At highway speeds, drivers notice play or lag in the steering wheel and delayed return-to-center after turning.
- One owner reported a leaking power steering pump that let fluid reach the electrical sensor box, shorting out multiple sensors and triggering a check engine light.
When 2016 Chevrolet Traverse steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 6, 2018, latest Mar 24, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2016 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
- How many steering complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2016 Traverse, which is 8% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 55,000 miles.
- What is the most common steering complaint on the 2016 Traverse?
- Most complaints describe intermittent or total loss of power steering assist, frequently attributed to power steering pump failure.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.