2015 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While operating the vehicle, the steering column became detached, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon inspection, the column appeared to be improperly secured using hose clamps instead of proper manufacturer components.”
filed Apr 17, 2026
“The 2015 Chevy Traverse had a hard shifting transmission from the first day we purchased it. The Chevy Dealer said that it was a shifting software problem. That did not fix it. The hard shifting transmission caused an engine motor mount to break twice. (There was a safety recall on the motor mount)…”
filed Apr 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Traverse | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 Traverse | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Traverse | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Traverse | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Traverse | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Traverse | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Traverse | 16 | 4% |
| 2018 Traverse | 14 | 3% |
| 2017 Traverse | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Traverse | 24 | 8% |
| 2014 Traverse | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.