Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regard to windshield wiper module safety recall.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for the replacement part and seek reimbursement from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regard to defective windshield wipers.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 20 mph in heavy rain conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder and placed rain-x on the windshield. The contact was able to drive home where a family member replaced the windshield wiper bushing. The contact stated that the windshield wiper bushing was replaced twice. The windshield wipers were repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.