Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"the power steering unit was replaced, but it was covered under warranty"
Anonymous, WI (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Rack was leaking power steering fluid into boots. Replacement rack and pump quoted at over $3000 but dealer dropped estimate by $2000 when I mentioned that I was intending on calling Chevrolet zone office. This item was noticed when replacing front brake pads due to normal wear."
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Power steering became intermittent at 75k. Took to Chevy, needs new pump, racknpinion-$2100. I bought the ext warranty from the same dealer, but told ps not covered.Chevy finally agreed to replace faulty system on older models, 2012 still not covered"
Doug K., MO (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Rear shock bushings worn. Replaced shocks"
Munro R., ON (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"the tires were rotated and because the car was jacked up it caused the struts to extend and not retract. The car rode like it had no suspension and then the struts were replaced and it corrected the issue."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"Left strut was leaking and was repaired under warranty"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Front end had to be replaced on driver side. at about 65K miles. GM would not repair it, because it had passed the 60K. $2000 to repair"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"rack and pinion warranty replacement"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"Rack leaking. Full replacement. Later diagnosed with further leaks and more repairs"
Munro R., ON (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"noise when turning, dealer replaced rack and pinion I had to pay $1400. dollars. it did not fix the problem. Said was not covered under waranity.still makes noise"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Noise when making sharp right turns"
Anonymous, MO (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"I took the car to a dealer for an oil change and was told the brakes were worn, the rotors had de-laminated and the rack and pinion had a leak. This to me is strange on a car with this mileage. The rack and pinion alone was $1,900. The service manager later told me the are replacing the rack and pinion at the rate of 1 to 2 per week. This I thought was strange. I purchased this car from my lady friend and I have driven it since new. I thought it strange that the rotor should de-laminate at"
Theodore B., NY (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Rack and pinion components had to be replaced. Cabin noisy and there is some hesitation in the response for acceleration."
John G., FL (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"I started loosing hydraulic fluid from steering reservoir . Upon investigation the rack and pinion was determined to be bad"
Dennis K., WI (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"I had to replace the the Steering Gear and the power steering hose at a cost of $760 for parts and $945 labor to renew the Power Steering Rack Assy and $90 for the four wheel alignment that included caster. The car had 45580 miles on it and it was al"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"This car is a piece of junk. I purchased an extended warranty and within days of the expiration. The rack and pinion failed. The dealer wanted $2,000 to repair and no guarantee other repairs would be needed. Never buying a GM car again"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Sometimes when I turned there would be a "thug, thug, thug" sound. It had done this since I purchased it in January. I had it in for several other minor issues but the techs could never mimic it. Finally I had the tech get in the SUV with me and w"
Richard B., MI (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Leak found in PS system during inspection/service at 60000 miles. Necessitated a $2400 repair job that included a new rack"
David F., PA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"This is the first time in my 73 years that I have encountered a rack and pinion going bad on a car I owned. The fluid level dropped and the steering was vibrating at speed. We love the Traverse but were a bit disappointed this required a substantial repair."
Dennis K., WI (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"The vibration was what caused us to take it in for the work the was done on the power steering rack assembly. Total cost was $1925"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"The car is falling apart. I needed new tires before 75,000 miles. Of course the tires are special and cost $250-$300 a piece, not including all the little charges they hit you with like stems, balancing, tire disposal etc"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Front right tire was worn more than the left tire"
Carmine C., ME (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)
"Power Steering leaks fluid, Chevy tells me it will take a whole steering system replacement, the cost is over $2500. Not covered by drive train warrantee"
Patrick P., MN (2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)