2010 Chevrolet Traverse: Power steering stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Traverse report: power steering stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 24 owner complaints, average mileage 79,150 miles.
NHTSA has 331 owner complaints for the 2010 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11590864 (filed 05/27/2024): “No power steering at low speed . makes it dangerous to turn sharp corners. almost impossible to park in a parking spot if there’s other vehicles.so i park way out away from vehicles . i have had two power steering pumps and lines replaced . and still have the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11545275 (filed 09/18/2023): “I have now been told that my rack and pinion is leaking by 3-4 different mechanics. in doing a google search, i see that through various years of the chevy traverse, the rack and pinion leaking and needing to be replaced at a high cost (and also being a big sa…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace power steering pump (4 reports) replaced pump and rack (3 reports) GM buyback (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,530 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Power steering stopped working (2010 Traverse)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2010 Traverse
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