Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 14 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.
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.
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2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes seeking reimbursment for repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall.
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2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regard to windshield wiper modules safety recall.
2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for safety recall related to ball joint in the windshield wiper modules.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph during a rainstorm, the contact heard the driver's side windshield wiper making a snapping noise before with the windshield wiper ceased operation. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
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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.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 30 mph in a heavy rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped operating. The failure caused a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kring Chevrolet, 1861 n. Us-31, petoskey, mi) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 80,000.
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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to braeger Chevrolet (4100 s 27th st, milwaukee, WI 53221, (414) 281-5000) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers ceased to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (classic Chevrolet, 6877 center st, mentor, OH) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The contact asked the manufacturer why the vehicle was not included and was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 57,000. The VIN was not available.
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While attempting to use the windshield wipers, they failed to operate as intended and seized. It was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,200.
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While attempting to use the windshield wipers, they failed to function correctly. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The contact was an independent mechanic who stated that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 70 mph, the windshield wipers stopped working. The contact stated that the windshield wiper transmission assembly was previously repaired at poage Chevrolet (851 w pearce blvd, wentzville, mo 63385, (636) 327-6268); however, the failure recurred. The same dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer also confirmed that there was no recall and no warranty to cover the repairs. The manufacturer suggested that the contact call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 81,560.
My rear windshield wiper motor caught on fire. It cause the inside of my car to be filled with a smoke. I had to have the motor replaced and the car cleaned to get the smell out.
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Wiper problems | |
Defogger problems | |
Visibility problems | |
Windshield problems | |
Defogger Heater problems | |
Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
Sun Roof problems | |
Power Window problems | |
Blower problems |