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I've also had the steering wheel noise issue. According to my service tickets, I have had the steering wheel replaced in April 2009. I had the "steering rack" replaced in Nov. 2009 after the noise came back. I had the "steering gear" replaced in Aug. 2010. The noise returned on Nov 18th and I will take it in again this week.
Good luck.
Not sure where to find the service bulletins on timing chains. I would Google it.
I have a 2011 Traverse, which I have had for almost a year (to the day). I have only driven Honda's in the past (5 to be exact) and this is my first Chevy. I love my vehicle very much, but recently I have been having a few minor issues...
First, back in June of this year, I was driving home from work and the car just stopped, right as I was about to make a turn. The engine was still running but nothing else would respond - not even the brakes! Turns out it was the CV axel and CV boot that needed to be replaced. The car was 8 months old and had less than 8k miles on it.
Once that was fixed, life was good. But recently I have noticed a few things...
First, my steering wheel is now making a whining noise when I turn the wheel sharply. I have no idea what is making this noise but it is driving me crazy!!
Second, when I turn my heat on there is this rattling noise that can be heard when the vehicle isn't moving. Most times it can be head over the radio and again...its VERY annoying!
Last, but certainly not least, my passenger's side seat (front) doesn't seem to be screwed in tight... or something. When the car starts off the seat seems to move backward just a little and then moves forward when the car stops. I'm clueless. And like the other two, are driving me nuts!!
I love my car and often brag about it to my friends and family... but it seems to be the little thing that are getting to me. Has anyone else had these issues with their Traverse?? If so, were you able to get them resolved?? Please give me some hope. The dealership where I purchased the car is incredible, but unfortunately, I have moved to another state and can't take it there. I'm hoping that my local dealership can fix these things... and soon.
I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone that is looking for a crossover-type vehicle. I'm sure every car has its issues... I know my Honda's all had one thing or another.
Thank you for your input!!!
Went to replace all four tires and got a great deal but the place did not do alignments but recommended someone. Took it today and the place told me the bushings on BOTH rear control arms were shot and they couldn't do the 4 wheel alignment until they were replaced. He called the dealer and you can't just replace the bushings--the whole control arm has to be replaced. For both the cost is roughly $750!!
Has anyone else had this experience?! I have taken excellent care of this vehicle and it's barely two years old. I could not find any recalls related to this issue on the internet and of course I'm way over the mileage limit for the standard warranty. I'm sure that this won't be covered under powertrain warranty either.
I could really use some insight on this. I have been a proud GM supporter, but if this is the case after two years it really gives me pause.
Thanks in advance for your help,
JS
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In reading a number of incidents in this forum, the GMC Acadia forum, and a couple of Traverse dedicated forums, with vehicles shutting down at highway speeds and/or failing to start and/or losing battery charge it has always come to these points of failure.
My first look would be to see if there is either a loose or incompletely inserted plug in the socket of the data cable.
Look forward to hearing what others have to say on this topic. Thanks!
I do love the vehicle but now it's all about beauty and no reliability anymore.
What a shame!!
I can understand why you are not fully satisfied with your Traverse right now given the concerns you've been encountering. Has everything been repaired at this point, or do you still have ongoing issues?
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
And so far, I am very happy.
This vehicle drives very well ... just very transparent. It is a larger vehicle, but it handles more like a station wagon which, when you think about it, is what it is. I have historically been a station wagon guy before they became hard to find. The vehicle I got has more bells and whistles than I know what to do with, but I am getting used to them, including the power lift gate. The kids love the rear seat entertainment package and their own exclusive sunroof. All I really wanted to get for sure in terms of options was leather, a sunroof and heated seats (didn't want to lose those from my TB) for the Wisconsin winter. I wound up with that and more just because that was the vehicle that seemed like the best deal at the time.
We opted for this vehicle over the Equinox due to the tow rating of 5,000 pounds and some change. And we do have the towing package!
The vehicle tows our Coleman Fairview pop up camper without feeling it. The overall capacity and the trailer switch, which changes the shift points to allow for more low end torque for towing, could make this the go-to vehicle for folks who need more than 3,500 pounds of towing capacity but don't need the grunt of a pickup. This tow rating gives us a comfortable degree of headroom to tow a camper with a 2,000 pound dry weight, plus its contents and the family. Many of you who tow may not want to pull anything close to the rated limit. And if you have a boat, a pop up camper or other midsized load, the Traverse could be a great option.
We also considered the Honda Ridgeline and various crew cab pickups, but since we do have a dog, a vehicle that would not have a designated safe riding area for the labradoodle didn't seem like a good idea.
I am finding that by using the fuel effiency monitor, I am changing my driving habits and riding the gas less to get better mpg. I am getting 20mpg plus on the highway, and look forward to better mileage overall than my Trailblazer.
Thank you for your feedback on the Equinox! If you had wanted for us to create a formal product suggestion, we'd be happy to do so. Please contact us at socialmedia@gm.com with more details (including your name and contact information, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and details of your suggestion(s)). We will document your recommendations and they will then be available to the appropriate departments.
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Sarah
GM Customer Service