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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Steering making grinding noise and loss of steering at low speeds. TSB to replace steering Gear however, it should have been the rack-n-pinion, several owners with this problem!!!! 2nd time for this vehicle. Clunking noise when turning, I suggested rack-n-pinion since the struts had been replaced 3 times prior. They greased struts however couldn't find any problem with the struts. I asked to ck the rack though they did not.
Replaced front strut assemblies including mounts, bearings, springs, and strut cartridges.
67000 mi
US $2000
Repaired stuts, and bushings, and tie rod.
70000 mi
US $100
Rattling in front end got progressively worse. Local shop quoted $1500.00 for sway bar and struts. Luckily was still under extended warranty and dealer fixed it with deductable.
Rubbing sound when the wheel is turned. The steerIng rack is going to be replaced.
49600 mi
The steering rack and pump failed. This caused very difficult left turns. Basically you lost power steering.
125240 mi
C $750
Two control arms on the rear axle. Bushings were worn out.
42000 mi
US $500
Leaking steering pump replaced rack & pinion. Originally quoted $1,400. Dealership worked with me and covered the cost less the deductible which was 500.00 out of my pocket.
85000 mi
Steering losing power at low speed
12000 mi
My Traverse finally developed the dreaded "Zipper" noise in the steering wheel. They changed out the steering housing, a hose, and put in Dex VI fluid
16120 mi
Steering gear replaced
34100 mi
Steering made rubbing noise when turning wheel at slow speeds
12600 mi
Steering wheel noise when turning.
129000 mi
US $180
The rear shocks were replaced.
131000 mi
US $400
Both front struts were replaced.
131000 mi
US $160
Also, the right rear control arm was replaced. And a 4 wheel alignment was done.
43000 mi
Steering would thump when turning, had to replace steering rack.
92800 mi
Hard to steer. Replaced power steering pump and lines. Flush system
8000 mi
Remove and replaced steering rack
19000 mi
Steering making noise. Replaced hose fluid hose
17000 mi
replaced steering gear box
32000 mi
Low power steering fluid was causing noise in the power steering pump
39700 mi
Replaced steering assembly which was found to be cause of oil leak.
squeeking steering rack again...rack replaced again and replacement of PS fluid with ATF fluid as per TSB
1000 mi
front suspension component popping on left turn
1000 mi
suspension component pop when turning left more pronounced when temps are cold 32 or below.
34200 mi
Clunking heard when steering wheel turned at low speeds. Dealer replaced steering rack.
65000 mi
US $485
Fluid leaking from strut. Strut replaced and 4 wheel alignment done.
72000 mi
US $370
Noise from front end when turning steering wheel. Steering Rack had to be replaced.
10000 mi
Steering rack replaced
58000 mi
US $350
Rear hubs making noise, required replacement
11160 mi
noise when turning steering wheel
69800 mi
US $100
Intermittent loss of power steering. Continued loss of power steering immediately obviuos. Ended up replacing 2x steering pumps, 2x steering racks and 1x high pressure hose. The original steering pump ground its gears and the dealership failed to fully flush out the steering system.
98000 mi
US $700
Blown right front strut. Dealer did not notice during most recent service (1w prior). Replaced both front struts and performed a 4 wheel alignment.
65500 mi
Intermittent loss of power steering. Replaced steering rack, and power steering pump.
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