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Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 824 repairs.
Chevrolet Traverse suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Left side front bearing |
| 26500 mi | Power steering hose leaking. Hose replaced and reset. Fixed under warranty. |
| 63860 mi C $612 |
Right rear wheel bearing failure. Replaced wheel bearing |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Whenever I steered to right or left, there was a clunking noise |
| 24800 mi | Rear suspension end of travel rubber bumper |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $200 |
rear springs were too weak to carry a light load in the 3td row |
| 47800 mi US $85 |
Stabilizer bar links were worn and rattling. |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23600 mi | With weight over the rear wheels and at high speeds (65+) the car develops a bit of a vibration when driving on concrete roads. Dealer was unable to replicate and said there was no issue. |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 139210 mi US $638 |
R/R Left Front hub bearing assembly |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $675 |
Power steering fluid leak |
| 120000 mi US $675 |
Replaced the shock absorbers |
| 3000 mi | steering was squealing had lines replaced |
| 14600 mi | sounded like it was stuck or not working right |
| 22700 mi | squeal coming from steering so entire steering lines replaced |
| 36000 mi | same old problem noise in steering |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52500 mi US $500 |
Driverside strut leaking |
| 97000 mi US $1600 |
Steering assembly loose, replace unit. |
| 113000 mi US $250 |
left front wheel bearing wore out. Had to be replaced. |
| 65300 mi US $1100 |
Rack and Pinnion steering issue. |
| 48360 mi C $1000 |
Car was making a noise when going over bumps.Left tie-rod end was diagnosed as the problem and replaced. |
| 49480 mi C $3 |
Sway bar links were bad, had to be replaced. |
| 58280 mi C $200 |
Left sway bar link had to be replaced again. |
| 69440 mi C $185 |
Sway bar link replaced |
| 79980 mi | power steering rack leaking (estimated $2,000+ repair) part needed replacing in rear suspension. |
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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 10900 mi | Power steering quit powering. Replaced pump and steering rack. |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | replace one steering pump line and gear |
| 35300 mi US $40 |
Had a rubbing noise in the steering column. Dealer replaced steering gear assembly. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
squeek |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 21000 mi | rubbing sound when turning..dealer replaces rack and pinion |
| 13000 mi | Power steering making noise |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
Rear shocks replaced. Completely worn Driver front control arm replaced. Driver front ball joint replaced. |
| 23340 mi | "Rubbing" sound when steering wheel turned. Well known problem covered under warranty; Ref: #PI0620 |
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both rear UCA and left lateral stabilizer link. |
| 9800 mi | Noise when turning wheel |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
replace power steering pump 60000 mi |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine not specified
| 114000 mi US $3500 |
rack and pinion |
| 57000 mi US $1800 |
steering rack replaced due internal failure |
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
| 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. |
| 67000 mi US $2000 |
Repaired stuts, and bushings, and tie rod. |
| 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. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 52000 mi US $799 |
Power Steering Gear Repacement |
| 17000 mi | replaced steering gear box |
| 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. |
| 8000 mi | Remove and replaced steering rack |
| 19000 mi | Steering making noise. Replaced hose fluid hose |
| 12600 mi | Steering wheel noise when turning. |
| 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. |
| 92800 mi | Hard to steer. Replaced power steering pump and lines. Flush system |
| 16120 mi | Steering gear replaced |
| 34100 mi | Steering made rubbing noise when turning wheel at slow speeds |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi | noise when turning steering wheel |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 10000 mi | Steering rack replaced |
| 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. |
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Rear hubs making noise, required replacement |
| 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 |
| 65500 mi | Intermittent loss of power steering. Replaced steering rack, and power steering pump. |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53600 mi US $1300 |
f e shimmy shake less than 400 mi on mew tires.rt frnt strut leaking, replace both frnt struts, f e alignment, road force balance lft front tire |
| 80000 mi | rack leaking power steering fluid. Recommended replacing pump and rack. |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi | Power steering hard to use, unsure of parts replaced |
| 21000 mi | Knuckle on rear control arm broken Dealer replaced broken part |
| 63000 mi | The steering bushing gear was replaced due to knocking noise at low speeds. |
| 96160 mi C $1500 |
Engine light is on. An ignition coil was replaced. They still suspect the trouble with the catalytic converter as well... |
| 111600 mi C $2000 |
Replaced some suspension parts, as approved under extended warranty. Did not have any problems, just asked them to check everything to see if any parts are under warranty, and replace if needed. |
| 10000 mi | Rubbing type noise was in the steering wheel when turned. Mech. replaced steering shaft but problem was still there. Chevrolet tech line told dealer to replace steering rack problem, solved at this point. |
| 33000 mi | Replaced steering rack again #3 |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi | Squeaking when turning steering wheel, noticed a very long time ago but not repaired due to parts not available for a day and dealer's reluctance to keep vehicle over night. Vehicle finally repaired by replacing the steering rack. |
| 89700 mi | Power steering occasionally (some days often) has no power when moving from a stop. Fortunately, right before I took it in we received a letter from Chevrolet offering to replace the power steering pump at no charge. Problem fixed. |
| 14880 mi | The front right shock absorber would rattle at low speed over bumps. Shock replaced and problem solved. |
| 45880 mi C $180 |
Replaced the right front stabilizer bar end link |
| 63240 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing was loose and seized, required a lot of work to remove. |
| 63060 mi C $300 |
rear left wheel bearing rear upper control arms needed replacement on both sides |
| 54000 mi US $900 |
Replace front struts and springs |
| 67300 mi US $500 |
Replaced damaged left front wheel hub |
| 29200 mi | Dealer replaced both front stabilizer links. No charge under my extended warranty |
| 38000 mi | Had clunking noise in steering when going over small bumps at low speeds. Replaced steering column bushings |
| 40000 mi | Replaced the rack PN 22902261 because of noise and shock felt in the steering when going over a bump. Third time for various steering suspension issues in the last 6-9 months. |
| 41000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering shaft. Was the fourth time with suspension or steering noises. I think they finally fixed them all. |
| 22320 mi | Squeaking in steering. Dealer believes it is rack and pinion problem and has ordered new assembly. Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Apparently some gear teeth were worn/defective. |
| 25920 mi | Rattling noises coming from left front wheel. Mechanic said it was a broken seal in suspension. Replaced both left and right side seals. Noises gone. |
| 54860 mi C $200 |
Squeaking while turning. |
| 69420 mi C $300 |
Leaking strut, front right |
| 88040 mi C $1000 |
Swaying at highway speeds. Needed rear upper control arms replaced. Rusting had sped up deterioration of bushings. |
| 91420 mi C $2300 |
Mechanic noted front suspension problems during inspection. Strut leaking. Replaced assembly and stabilizer bar kit at same time. |
| 92320 mi | Clunking noise during low speed steering. Mechanic replaced the parts they put in last repair visit at no cost. |
| 92380 mi C $1000 |
Suspension Control Arm, Lower Both **NO EXTRA LABOUR** Boot cracked upon removal of Left Front Axle |
| 24000 mi | Squeaking noise in steering |
| 35000 mi | Unclear if squeaking noise in steering still present when traded, since only squeaked in hot weather. |
| 29000 mi | Squeaky steering gear. |
| 39500 mi | Too much play in the steering wheel. They propely torqued the steering shaft. |
| 15500 mi | Had a rattle in the front drivers side of Traverse they tried lubricating the strut worked for about a week. They then replaced a strut boot. Did not work. They finally replaced the complete strut and mount. Problem solved for now. |
| 2000 mi US $30 |
Moaning in power steering. P/Strg pump ordered, not problem, in my opinion as a retired GM manager. |
| 51200 mi US $450 |
Power steering pump |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Needed new struts |
| 92200 mi US $100 |
Struts |
| 28000 mi | Noise from power steering pump. |
| 85500 mi C $1100 |
Steering pump, gear replacements (recall and wear and tear) |
| 109450 mi US $3200 |
bushings and rear shocks replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Front struts locked; not re-cycling up and down. Both front struts replaced. Work was done under warrantee. Problem occurred during a previous visit when car was on a lift for over 4 hours. Evidently, debris fell into strut chamber. |
| 79000 mi US $296 |
Front end struts had to be replaced due to collection of fluid inside both units |
| 102800 mi US $654 |
Needed to replace outer tie rod on left side that also required an alignment. Also replace break pads and rotors on front end. |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump failed. |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68400 mi US $130 |
Rear stablizer |
| 120000 mi US $1300 |
Power steering leaking requiring replacement. Leaking in linkage boots |
| 144000 mi US $285 |
Rear Sensa Shocks had to be replaced. Lasted 144K Miles. Shop simply replaced shocks and Traverse was back to normal handling. |
| 133700 mi US $1700 |
Replaced struts |
| 14000 mi | Heard a noise from the steering column. Was told there was a recall notice issued by GM on replacing the steering rack. The car has been in the shop for over 7 days due to the technicians not being able to bleed the air out of the system. |
| 29000 mi | For the 2nd time in less than a year, I had the steering gear replaced. Also had the steering pump replaced as it was making a noise. |
| 55000 mi US $500 |
The steering rack was leaking and needed to be replaced. GM paid 75% of the costs due to this being a recurring issue on the car. |
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Front stabilizer bar was broken in the middle. Mechanic was surprised to see it completely broke. |
| 26040 mi | There was also a loose steering issue that was being caused by the rack. The shuddering was the tires. We had a very difficult time getting the dealer to diagnose problem with the combined issues. |
| 40300 mi | 4 tires replaced under warranty due to noise and performance issues. Ties and struts also repaired as leaking. |
| 62000 mi C $200 |
Steering rack replaced. Luckily had extended warranty and only paid deductible |
| 85000 mi | Squeaks turning steering wheel. Power steering pump replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Power Steering Column Leaking |
| 36000 mi | Steering rack failed and was replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $200 |
Broken rear spring replaced both rear |
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