Wiper Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

Sun glare from the front windshield makes the visibility low, you see the full reflection of the dashboard of the vehicle, including the reflective silver lining of the infotainment system to the window where the glare from that particular part bounces back to the drivers eye.

Saturday it was very bright and the sun reflected off the dashboard in this car and put an image of the dash board on the windshield obstructing my vision. It was very hard to see and a pedestrian seemed to pop out nowhere while driving in parking lot. I was either distracted by image of dashboard on windshield or it obstructed view by it either way it prevented me from seing the pedestrian clearly because theres an image of dashboard on the windshield. This seems very dangerous, this is my wife's car and I would hate for her to have to live with killing someone because of reflective dashboard. Hope there is something you can do as its gets bad when your driving down road at 70mph and can barley see out windshield all sudden but it was the close call with the pedestrian that finally motivated me to find someone that could possibly do something about it.

At certain sun angles and times of day, the reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield is so strong that it makes it hard to see the road well enough to drive safely.

Driver side mirror changes position at start of vehicle for no reason. This makes for a very dangerous situation while driving as nitro has moved and is showing other than where it was set at.

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While driving my 2024 chevy Equinox ev, intense glare reflects off the dashboard and windshield under certain lighting conditions, especially in sunlight. This glare creates severe visibility issues, at times completely blinding the driver and making it unsafe to operate the vehicle. The issue poses a significant safety risk not only to me but to other drivers and pedestrians. The problem is consistent and reproducible, but no warning messages or indicators are shown. I have not yet had it formally inspected by the manufacturer or dealer, but the issue appears to be a design flaw affecting visibility. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

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There is a design flaw regarding the dashboard reflecting into the windshield. This is probably due to at least one of the following factors: a) the material and reflectivity of the dashboard b) the low angle of the windshield itself. The sun causes a reflection in the windshield that renders the driver functionally blind when driving into the sun at certain angles, and in particular moving from light to shadow. It is highly dangerous and disconcerting.

Since may 2025, my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox ev has experienced repeated electronic malfunctions with the central display and instrument cluster. The screens have frozen, flickered, and rebooted multiple times while driving. On one occasion at approximately 75 mph, the entire display and instrument panel shut down and did not return for about two minutes. The vehicle continued to respond to steering, brakes, and propulsion, but I was driving completely blind with no speedometer, warnings, or navigation. I slowed down and exited the highway to give myself space and carefully made it home. This was extremely stressful and left me concerned for my safety and my family’s safety. In another incident while stopped at a traffic light, the system froze while music was playing and the vehicle became unresponsive. It only restarted after I shifted into park and restarted the car. The “buckle to drive” safety feature has also failed twice. This feature was enabled, but the vehicle allowed me to shift into drive without the seatbelt engaged. In the most recent case, I drove for about five minutes before the reminder appeared. I have video evidence of this failure. In July 2025, the vehicle lost all connectivity (onstar, gps, and remote functions). This issue was eventually fixed, but I had to drive for several weeks without these features while waiting for a backordered part. The vehicle has been at the dealer since July 14, 2025. Many internal components have already been replaced, and one part is still on backorder. There were no warning lamps or error messages before the failures occurred. I am not confident that these problems have truly been resolved, because if such issues can happen with an extremely new vehicle, it raises serious concerns about what to expect from the long-term reliability and safety under warranty.

There is significant reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield, especially in sunlight, that often makes it almost impossible to see adequately out the window. I have had to buy a dash mat to cover the top of the dashboard, which helps, but the parts not covered still reflect. The dash material is a black plastic that reflects too much. This is a serious design flaw in my opinion. I believe Chevrolet should be required to replace this piece with a better design.

Significant reflection from dashboard on front glass in sunlight which severely restricts forward visibility in certain conditions appears to affect a lot of other drivers too as documented online and with companies selling diy fixes.

When driving with the sun in front of me, the reflections from the front dash on the windshield makes visibility very poor.

The windshield has a defect on the right hand side. It seems like blurry waves. I noticed it because I got nervous thinking that there were cars riding next to me very close but it is just a glare from the defect.

There is intense glare off the dashboard, impairing visibility.

Windshield glare from ribbed dashboard reflection under sunlight is distracting and often obstructs visibility so severely that it’s impossible to drive safely without wearing polarized sunglasses or placing a dark colored dash mat. This is a safety issue and so far gm has not done anything about it.

Equinox 2 ev 2024 dashboard has a pattern that reflects in the sun onto the front window making it extremely difficult to see out the window. Happens all the time.

Michigan vehicle 2000 miles. Vehicle is totally stock. #1 the dash is reflecting on to the windshield more than I've ever seen on any other vehicle. It's really starting to constantly take my focus off what is happening in front of me. #2 other issue is the blind spot warning system. Most michigan u-turns are single lanes that turn into two as you're turning in the u. The system is constantly beeping at me for cars that are in the inside lane for no apparent reason. Both issues are very distracting and taking my concentration off the road.

I recently purchased a 2025 Equinox ev lt1 vehicle. Overall, the vehicle is performing well and has a number of safety features that are helpful when driving. As others have also reported, the windshield glare on this vehicle is a weak spot, and without polarized sunglasses, the glare is often severe and distracting. At night, the use of sunglasses is of course not feasible, and occasional glare from headlights and streetlights can compromise the driver's ability to view the road and surroundings. Aftermarket dash covers are available, and that may be what I have to resort to to address the problem until/unless a recall or remedy is available from gm directly. This may seem more like an annoyance than a significant safety issue, but when you are unable to clearly view the environment around you when driving, it is a real problem.

Glaring issue. High voltage battery keeps popping up error.

Due to the design of the dash there is a horrible glare on the windshield and it makes it very difficult to see out of the front windshield. This needs to be addressed immediately as it very distracting and can lead to an accident due to lack of visibility on sunny days.

Dash design makes windshield visibility very poor, especially in conditions where it is sunny. This is very dangerous on a typical day and even more dangerous when the sun is fully shining. After experiencing this, I googled and found numerous chevy Equinox ev owners mention this problem. There should be a review of this and fix offered by gm.

The dashboard of this vehicle has a texture which results in a high degree of reflection onto the windshield, and this glare can impair visibility at times.

Dash glare on windshield is severe. I cannot believe there isn't a recall on it.

Driving into sun, very strong glare off the dashboard that is lined (not solid), so visibility is highly reduced. Nearly crashed into a pedestrian in a crosswalk because they were not visible through the windshield.

There is a glare in the windshield from the dash. During the day when the sun hits it I have a hard time seeing pedestrians, bicyclists and small animals. Any smaller (less than an average car) sized things are distorted and hard to see. I’ve tried using the visor and it doesn’t help. I’m worried it may cause me to injure somebody or some thing.

The vehicle's front dashboard has an intense glare that reflects onto the front window at certain times of day/brightness levels. It is a visual hazard that makes it so I can't see straight ahead at certain times.

There is a horrible glare on the windshield during sunny conditions that reflects the slatted dash lines onto the windshield. It is incredibly hard to see during certain times of the day.

The dash in my Equinox causes a glare on the windshield that interferes with visibility. It is very hard to see when the glare is present. The glare happens in bright sunshine and also at night due to street lights.

Sunlight hits the dashboard and reflects a glare onto the windshield that partially blocks view of the road. The dashboard reflection is enough that it can be difficult to see traffic, people cross the road, etc.

The dashboard on the vehicle reflects on the windshield terribly, making the visibility very poor in certain conditions. This can occur when it's sunny, when there are streetlights, sometimes when it's raining, etc.

My 2025 Equinox ev suffers the same issue many others have reported, unsafe glare from the shiny plastic dash piece. It happens during sunup and at night with street lights. This glare creates a danger that easily avoidable with either a different type of windshield or a replacement dash part that is matte finished to stop the glare. Gm has failed to address this issue for 2 model years, please investigate this issue for a valid solution. Thank you.

The obstruction to vision caused by the a pillar and glare on the windshield from the dash has caused near collisions while driving.

Windshield glare creates a visible obstruction, resulting in compromised safety.

When driving in direct sunlight the dashboard glare is dangerous and prevents full visibility out of the windshield.

While driving my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, both the digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen suddenly turned off without warning. This blackout lasted for several seconds before both systems rebooted and returned to normal. This has happened multiple times and does not seem related to any specific driving condition, speed, or weather. The vehicle itself continues to operate normally during the blackout, but the sudden loss of all visual information — including speed, alerts, and navigation — poses a serious safety risk. No warning lights or error messages appeared before or during the incident. This issue started shortly after receiving an over-the-air software update labeled gm n25-f172ae. The problem has not yet been confirmed or resolved by a dealer, and the vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance.

The wipers quit working while I was driving in a thunderstorm. Safety was definitely a risk as I was on a major highway. I pulled over and waited for rain to stop and made it to an auto parts store to replace fuse. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the issue. The recall does not include 2016 Equinox. I don’t understand why it’s not included.

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It is difficult to see out of the windshield when the sun in shining. The material the dash is made of makes an awful reflection on the windshield.