Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Two problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2016 Equinox.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the windshield wiper motor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 mph, the windshield wipers failed to operate during a rainstorm without warning. His wife pulled off to shoulder of the road and waited for the storm to subside before she resumed driving. Once the contact's wife made it home, the contact inspected the vehicle and stated that an abnormal, clicking noise was coming from the windshield wiper motor. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.


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