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2010 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 188 repairs.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (58%)
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.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi US $1800 |
steering rack replaced due internal failure |
| 114000 mi US $3500 |
rack and pinion |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76000 mi | 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. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Steering gear replaced--common issue with this platform. |
| 36800 mi | Power steering whining. TSB called for steering system flush and filling with "cold weather" fluid. |
| 41000 mi | Steering whining again. Dealer replaced steering rack again. |
| 100000 mi US $300 |
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. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $799 |
Power Steering Gear Repacement |
| 16120 mi | 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. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9920 mi | steering rack noise |
| 18600 mi | 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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