2017 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the contact heard a loud clanking sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning…”
filed Jun 13, 2025
“Steering wheel randomly gets tight and difficult to turn. Eventually gets to a point where it won't turn. This doesn't occur all the time but randomly. No warning lights go on. Took to mechanic. Didn't happen to them when tested. But they flushed steering fluid and refilled. Taking the car back…”
filed May 24, 2023
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% |
| 2016 Traverse | 24 | 8% |
| 2015 Traverse | 27 | 9% |
| 2014 Traverse | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.