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2011 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 139 repairs.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi US $200 |
Steering rack leaking at hydraulic control. Entire steering rack replaced. Only had to pay $100 deductible. Total bill was over $1200. Thank god for extended warranties. |
| 21700 mi | Suspension lower ball joints |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $800 |
Warranty work on known zip-tie noise in Steering at slow speeds. Repaired under TSB #PI0029G |
| 10900 mi | Power steering quit powering. Replaced pump and steering rack. |
| 13100 mi | Steering rack replaced Control arms making noise. |
| 91000 mi US $700 |
Dealer noticed power steering pump leaking, replaced under GM extended 120k mile warranty on the part due to known issue. |
| 108000 mi | Replaced power steering pump under special warranty. Problem was noise when turning due to lack of power steering fluid and power steering inconsistency when turning. |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi | Replaced steering rack due to leak |
| 44000 mi | 3 successive clunking or knocking sound from right wheel area only when turning right and going down an incline |
| 19000 mi | replace one steering pump line and gear |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
squeek |
| 35300 mi US $40 |
Had a rubbing noise in the steering column. Dealer replaced steering gear assembly. |
| 34000 mi | I wrote suspension, however could not be certain. I can hear a creaking/grinding noise at low speeds when turning/hitting bumps. Seems like it is high in the front right wheel which is why I put suspension. |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | Power steering making noise |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both rear UCA and left lateral stabilizer link. |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
Rear shocks replaced. Completely worn Driver front control arm replaced. Driver front ball joint replaced. |
| 21000 mi | rubbing sound when turning..dealer replaces rack and pinion |
| 24000 mi | steering whine on turns when driven slowly |
| 32000 mi US $500 |
Steering noise and power steering was not working well at slow speeds |
| 23800 mi | Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Inspected, attempted adjustment not effective, new Rack and Pinion gear ordered and installed by dealer. Problem corrected. |
| 84000 mi US $1300 |
Power steering pump had to be replaced twice, 1st one faulty, Water pump found to be leaking during power steering pump replacement..Now in another shop due to loss of refrigerent caused by poorly fitting tubes to rear unit rubbing together |
| 23340 mi | "Rubbing" sound when steering wheel turned. Well known problem covered under warranty; Ref: #PI0620 |
| 9800 mi | Noise when turning wheel |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
replace power steering pump 60000 mi |
| 32000 mi US $551 |
Struts needed to be replaced. Bought quickstruts. |
| 32300 mi | Quick strut or ball joints are making noise when I back ip & turn the wheel. |
| 34000 mi | Lower contol arm and ball joints on driver side were replaced. Replaced quickstruts [under warranty]. No solution. |
| 34000 mi US $300 |
After replacing the lower control arm on driver side, I had to replace the sway bars (both) at a shop. After driving for 2 days had to take car to a friend to replace the other lower control arm (passenger side). After this I sold car. |
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