Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Problems of GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain owners have reported 6 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 GMC Terrain based on all problems reported for the Terrain.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2012 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 07/03/2023

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 65 mph in rain weather, the front windshield wipers stopped functioning. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to deactivate and activate the windshield wipers however, the wiper blades failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

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2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 03/21/2023

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of gm special coverage adjustment campaign number: n192266181. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in inclement weather, the driver's side windshield wiper detached and flew off the vehicle while it was set at maximum wiper speed. The vehicle was taken to a local pep boys, where a technician determined that the windshield wipers were corroded, and the driver's side windshield wiper was replaced. However, the contact stated that upon engaging the windshield wipers the following day, the driver's side and passenger's side became stuck together. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,280.

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3 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2015 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 05/30/2019

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. While driving 70 mph, the windshield wipers failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called joe lunghamer Chevrolet (475 summit dr, waterford twp, mi 48328, (248) 683-7100) and was informed that the wiper motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

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4 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 08/13/2018

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 55 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped functioning. The contact stated that there was zero visibility to view the road. The vehicle was taken to sun Buick pontiac GMC (4230 birney Ave, moosic, PA 18507, (570) 456-6828) where it was diagnosed that the transmission for the wipers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 108,975.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2012 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 08/10/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 35 mph in heavy rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. The contact had to pull the vehcle over to the side of the road until the rain stopped. The following day, the vehicle was taken to courtesy Buick/GMC lafayette (4750 johnston street, lafayette, la, 70506) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and case number: 8-4506862182 was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem of the 2012 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 08/08/2016

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. During inclement weather, the window wipers ceased to function. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.


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