2012 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems
62 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and failed to respond. In addition, the steering wheel failed to move left or right and the vehicle lost power. As a result, the contact crashed into a bus terminal wall. Additionally, the key failed to release from the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.
The power steering locks and becomes almost uncontrollable in wet conditions. It appears earlier model years have been recalled or covered under warranty but not 2012.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- Engine 117 complaints
- Stability control 84 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints