Wiper problems of the 2015 GMC Terrain - part 2

While driving on the interstate, the driver's side wiper stopped working during a heavy rainstorm. The passenger side works perfectly. I saw where the 2013 models have a recall for this same issue.

While driving down the interstate, it begins to rain, I enable the whipers to assist with clearing the window. This works for a few minutes and then all of sudden whipers quit working while in motion in the rain. This is not good at all. This is a major safety issue causing an impairment to visibility.

Date 12/31/20 7:25am lexington ky I had just left work and was heading home northbound on I-75 toward georgetown exit #125 during a heavy rain. I can not recall using my max wiper interval speed before this incident. I was in the middle of three lanes with a speed around 50mph and my wipers stopped working! I was able to slowly transition lanes to pull over on the side of the interstate. Once the rain subdued some, I was able to evaluate the issue. I could hear the motor operating but the wipers were not moving. I could manually move the wipers freely with ease; therefore moved them down from the middle of the windshield. I was very fortunate that an accident did not occur! extremely terrifying experience.

Wiper have quit working. It appears to be a linkage issue. Noticed when it started raining as we were driving home. We were fairly close to home and made it home without incident. It appears that this is known issue with the Terrain.

Driving down road at 60 mph in pouring rain. Wipers crossed each other then just stopped working. Almost caused accident!!.

Driving in pouring down rain and wipers just stopped! very scary and thankful we were able to get off the road to get a gas station but I had zero visibility.

I was driving down the highway doing about 65 when I ran into a bad thunderstorm when the windshield wiper suddenly stop working they was on high speed, which was very dangerous because it was the driver side wiper. I had to pull off the highway until the rain stop!.

Using the on ramp to a highway, during very heavy rain with my front wipers in high mode, they just stopped working. It was a very scary and dangerous situation. I was told by a friend they think it's the arm piece that moves the wipers back and forth that is broke.

Was driving there was high fog and mist suddenly wipers just stop working had to pull over and wait it out they are still not functioning even after car was on and off.

I was driving my 2015 GMC Terrain on the highway at a speed of around 65mph during a heavy rainstorm. All of a sudden, my wipers became frozen and stopped moving back and forth. Because the wipers were not moving anymore, rain water accumulated very quickly and I lost visibility. I had to move over multiple lanes with almost zero visibility to get to the shoulder and out of traffic. I was extremely lucky I was not in an accident.

The front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while in use (medium speed setting) during a rain storm. I was driving on the freeway with my children inside the vehicle and had to pull over due to loss of visibility. Restarting the vehicle did not fix the issue. The wiper motor appears to have completely failed.

Driving in heavy rain on July 12, the wipers were on high setting and quit working. The wipers would not work on any setting. The rear hatch wiper works so the problem is not with the control. It appears the wipers stripped or broke loose in the mechanism that moves the wipers back and forth on the windshield.

In motion during a thunderstorm, the wipers malfunctioned almost causing me to have a car accident on the freeway. This happened last year when I was pregnant and I had it repaired. Then it happened again a few days ago with my baby in the car, same situation during a thunderstorm. This is very dangerous and I am not the only one who has experienced this. You can hear the wiper motor running but something apparently has been disconnected preventing them from moving.

I was driving on the highway and my windshield wipers stopped and won't work. This happened when I put the wiper speed on high.

My windshield wipers stopped working. While driving. In the rain. I just drove 20 miles home having to pull over when I couldn't see enough of the road, including a 12 mile trek down the NJ turnpike "driving" by following the 2 white lane lines in front of me. This is an extremely dangerous defect, and a quick internet search confirms the number of consumers having experienced this issue clearly indicates this is not a random fluke, it is a dangerous defect. Internet search also indicates canada forced GMC to issue a recall--why hasn't the NHTSA forced GMC to recall in the USA??? exactly how many people are you waiting for to die before taking action? we all know gm, the billion dollar corporation that taxpayers bailed out, will never reach into its bottom line to protect consumers. And is specifically why a federal agency such as the NHTSA exists--to protect citizens when corporations fail to. The NHTSA needs to act now and force GMC to issue a public recall. People are going to die!.

While driving on a crowded freeway at the posted speed limit there was an immediate and unexpected torrential downpour. Traffic slowed to about 60 and I put my wipers on highest speed. Visibility was still terrible. As I drove, the wipers made a sudden move to the left and stopped. I could not see anything, but was still traveling with a pack of traffic. I pulled over to the side of the freeway, but did not have much space between me and the trucks who were passing close to me, probably because my car couldn't be seen because of the heavy rain and because I was at the bottom of a hill. I sat there, having the car shake and move while being passed by trucks. When the rain slowed, I knew I needed to get out of that spot and off the freeway. I drove a few miles in the rain, while holding my left hand out the window and manually moving the wipers back and forth for the few inches that I could reach. I put on my hazard lights and traveled very slowly to the next exit. After the vehicle was examined, it was found that the wiper assembly had broken apart. I checked into this and see that there have been other complaints of this happening. I feel it is a very dangerous situation. This has happened to people numerous times, even after repairs or replacement. I can't begin to describe the helpless feeling of being in a pack of traffic that is traveling at a high speed and not being able to even see the front of my own car. This could have had a terrible outcome.

On may 17th, 2020 I was driving down the highway going 60+ miles per hour and my windshield wipers were on as it was raining outside when then just stopped working. The wiper blades stayed up in the vertical position and rain was building on my windshield. Luckily I was able to pull over and did not crash my vehicle. I was able to easily push the blades down however could not drive again until the rain subsided as the wipers would not turn back on. When I returned home I checked the fuse for the front wiper blades and it was in tact and was not blown. In reading about what the issue could be with the vehicle it appears that this is a very common occurrence in this vehicle with it being an issue with the windshield wiper linkage system needing to be replaced. This was very scary and dangerous, thankfully it was only me in the car but had I had an accident, it could have seriously hurt others in a car. I do not understand how this has not been a recall for this vehicle when it clearly could kill someone.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 mph in the rain, the front windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to royal Buick GMC located at (3010 columbiana rd a, birmingham, al 35216) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper linkage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 66,070. The VIN was not available.

While running errands in light rain for my elderly parents (82 and 86), the windshield wipers stopped working. Since they halted in a vertical position, one blade interfered with driver visibility. Being a few miles from the folk's home, the vehicle was driven there. This would have been hazardous if the rain was heavier. The fuse affecting the front wipers was not 'blown' or damaged. Even with a new replacement fuse, the motor activated but the wiper arms remained still. Since I live over 3 hours away, I verified no rain was predicted for the return travel day due to safety concerns.

For the second time the windshield wiper linkage has broken leaving the windshield wipers inoperable and the vehicle unable to drive in any sort of adverse conditions. Along with missed work and repair parts it has already cost me nearly a thousand dollars.

While driving the windshield wipers stop working. This is very dangerous at night during periods of intense rainfall. This has happened on two occasions. Once at night during heavy rainfall with the wipers at a high continuous setting on a township road with no lines. On the other occasion I was driving on a divided highway during daytimewith light rainfall with the wipers on the intermittent setting. This is a design problem in which a plastic grommet deforms allowing it to fall from a steel ball which is part of the link which connects the windshield wiper motor to the 'transmission' that powers both wipers.

Issue # 1-the wiper blades stopped working during a rain storm and were stuck midway on the windshield right in my site line while on o long 9 hour trip. I checked the engine compartment area after stopping the vehicle in a safe area. The turned on the wiper control inside the car and could hear the motor but no viper movement occurred. The control unit for the wipers seemed to be inaccessible as there is a large sealed housing over the area covering the wiper motor so I was unable to access or try to repair myself. I waited out the storm and researched to find that the 2013 model Terrain had a recall for this exact issue in the united states and that my model year car of 2015 has had the same recall in canada only even though there are several hundred reported cases in the us per consumer reports. My hope is a recall for full repair of the issue will occur immediately in the us as this is a major safety issue that could result in serious injury or even death should this defect not be recalled for repair. Issue #2- the front brakes on my 2015 Terrain will lie have to replaced for the 3rd time in a 4 month period. The breaks shake and shimmy the front end of the vehicle when they are applied causing ineffective breaking. Both the break pads and rotors were replaced twice and the left from wheel bearing has also been replaced with the 2nd wheel bearing needing replacement in the very near future. Theses repairs alone have cost me $1300. The auto shop did cover the 2nd brake and rotor repair and will find out shortly if they will cover the 3rd repair. This is another crucial safety issue for this car that is a vital part of my daily commute to and from work. My hope is you will take both these safety issue serious and issue recalls.

While driving down I-20w going 65 mph, in a thunderstorm and heavy rain, my windshield wipers just stop. They would not come back on, they were literally just frozen across my windshield. I had to pull off the road on a very busy interstate during morning rush hour and avoid cars which I could barely see. This was extremely terrifying and made me so very anxious. I almost wrecked twice simply because I could not see. This is so dangerous!!!!!!! and I see that there are many others who have experienced the same thing. There is a recall in canada for the 2015 GMC Terrain for this exact problem, but not in the USA . . . . . W h y ????? GMC must do something now before people are injured or killed!!.

My husband was driving home on the freeway at approximately 55 mph from downtown houston in pouring rain. At the 610/225 junction the front wipers stopped working. He checked the fuse and then checked the wiper motor, which he could hear working. Upon researching he found that there is a known issue with the plastic bushings breaking on the windshield wiper transmission. Unfortunately you can't replace just the bushings, the whole assembly has to be replaced. The part is $86. 00 + tax if you are able to do it yourself, otherwise it will be over $300. 00 at the dealer. We feel very blessed that it was my husband driving and not our daughter as this would probably be a very different post. I am curious as to how many of the vehicle wrecks in bad weather involving gm vehicles where someone was killed or seriously injured may have been because the wipers suddenly stopped working. Gm us needs to get on the ball and follow canada's lead in issuing a recall before someone gets hurt or worse killed.

I had just purchased a week ago. 71,000 miles on it. Was driving to memphis TN at night in a rainstorm. The wipers were set to high and all of a sudden stopped working. I narrowly a avoided a crash and made it to the next exit. I have read several other complaints and see that canada issued a recall for this!! please do something before someone gets killed!!.

I was driving on highway at 60 mph in the rain. Windshield wipers were on medium speed setting. Windshield wipers suddenly stopped moving and were stuck in the upright position. This created a visibility hazard in the rain. Wiper motor could still be heard however no movement at all of wipers. Further inspection later revealed broken wiper linkage.

I own a 2015 GMC Terrain slt awd that I purchased in 2015 with 1000 miles on it. While I was traveling by myself (single woman) on an interstate highway frequented by semi-trucks from orlando, FL headed to jacksonville, FL at 9:30pm. At about over an hour and a half out of jacksonville, on a dark stretch of the highway a torrential downpour, began common for florida especially during hurricane season. Windshield wipers stopped working mid-wipe stopped in the left corner of my windshield. I was surrounded by semitrucks but by the grace of god, I was able to make it to the right shoulder. However, I was extremely hesitant because, it was dark and I could not see any obstructions such as stalled vehicles or stalled semi-trucks or road hazards unless I was on top of object. Incident occurred on September 18, 2019.

While driving in a rainstorm the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, leaving me vulnerable to a possible fatality as I could not see. I had no previous indication that this was about to occur. Service dealer stated that the transmission inside the motor of the wipers had failed. The dealer stated it was normal wear and tear. My vehicle has under 60,000 miles as of this date, therefore I disagree with the normal wear and tear reasoning. The windshield wipers are not used daily and at every start of usage, unlike a starter or brake usage, etc. . This is something that should throughout the duration of the vehicle. No warranty on such product and no recall. It cost me over $400 to repair. I contacted general motors and they stated that even though this issue had been noted and only recalled in canada, but not the u. S. I reiterated that this occurrence just now happened to me and this is very dangerous and a fatality can ensue. General motors offered me no resolution.

2015 Terrain (denali) wiper transmission joint failures (2) times in less than 6 months. While driving on highway during rainy weather; wipers stop, dangerously impairing visibility far from home.

Windshield wiper linkage came lose in a hard rain on I-55 causing a near accident. Stopped at the next auto parts store (auto zone) and bought the part and replaced it on the spot.

Wiper transmission failed in a rain storm with 70000 miles. Same problem as 2013 Terrain. Replaced all 4 tires at 65000 do to 2 tires losing air since new, when they were replacing valve stems two of them fell out due to not installed rite from factory!!.

While driving thru a round about going approximately 20 mph in traffic my wiper suddenly stop without notice. This was in a heavy rain and my visibility went to zero. I managed to slow and pull the vehicle over after navigating the roundabout. My wiper linkage was corroded the motor was functional after inspection.

I was driving on rt 1 south in a rain storm at night, driving about 50 mph, put the windshield wipers on full and the wipers completely stopped. I was able to get the vehicle into the right lane and pull into a gas station. I was able to move the wipers but the wipers would not start working. I could not drive the vehicle as I could not see in the rain and needed to have roadside assistance. Aaa towed my Terrain to the coleman's dealership in lawrenceville, NJ as aaa said it was a safely issue so they could not tow to a residential address. I did some research and found many other 2015 Terrain owners had the same issue (canada had a recall for this issue). This is a known issue and manifests during poor driving conditions (heavy rain & usually on a highway). It is only a matter of time before someone is hurt or there is a fatality due to having zero visibility on a highway in the rain.

I'm a single mother and my car have been nothing but trouble when I'm driving my windshield wipers stop working three times I had to fix them my tires always need air so every week I need more air and the tires in the back goes out the fastest why is this happening its not good for my family please help.

I was driving down the interstate at night during a thunderstorm with extremly low visibility when, without notice, my windshield wipers abruptly stopped working. There were no prior warnings. I had to inch my way to safety to avoid being hit. The wipers will not come on, but a humming sound is detectable. The repair shop speculates that the problem is with the motor.