This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
May 22nd 2019 it was reading a lot, as I was driving, my driver side wiper went up and started there, as the passenger side continued working. When this happened, I heard the snapping of the bar. Thank god for rainx. I ended up adjusting the wiper blade to make a "euro" wiper, then just replaced the wiper transmission all together.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 40 mph, the front windshield wipers failed. The contact had to drive home slowly in the inclement weather. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1000,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was driving down the road traveling at 65mph in the rain when my windshield wipers stopped working. The motor was working, stating that it was heard. The wiper transmission on the other hand had stopped. The plastic bushings were loose and snapped off. This will be the 3rd time replacing them in the last two months. Going to change the whole system now.
I was on my way back 1 hour into a 5 hour trip from Washington DC to New York. It was pouring rain and the traffic was moving approximately 55 mph. I had 3 kids in the car with me. Suddenly, with no warning, my windshield wipers flipped off of the drivers side and stopped and would not go back on. I could see nothing. It was terrifying. My kids and I are lucky to be alive today. Fortunately there were short breaks in the rain so I was able to pull off the highway and park in a safe place, had the vehicle towed and was informed that the wiper transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. There are so many reports on car gurus about this issue. Same year, same make model, as well as other years.
The windshield wiper transmission failed while driving in heavy rain. A plastic bushing broke and caused the failure. After researching problem, I found this to be a common problem in several model years of the Chevrolet equniox.
- Peru, IN, USA
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Windshield wipers stopped working while driving. Check engine light comes on while driving and oil runs out well before recommend oil change and no low oil warning lights come on. Car burns a lot of oil and makes a loud noise from engine but told that this is normal for this brand.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 35 mph, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the windshield wiper transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Wiper module transmission assembly failed during rain storm. I was driving on a 70 mile an hour highway at the time. Driver's wiper blade went off the windshield to the left and would not move after that.
Windshield wiper motor link breaks whenever I use my wipers and then I need to replace. Has happened multiple times. Excessive oil consumption. Oil is empty after no more then 2000 miles. Need to add 4 quarts to refill. No leaks.
While driving in a heavy rain storm my vehicles windshield wipers completely lost function. Luckily I was close enough to my home to take a couple back roads and drive very slowly with almost no visibility due to loss of wiper function. This occurred on a city street with high standing water and was being operated at about 25mph. My vehicle year is currently under investigation for recall by the NHTSA for the ball joint assembly rusting and breaking. In the mean time I am currently trying to figure out how to conservatively repair the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact was driving in inclement weather, the windshield wiper motor fractured. The contact was able to replace the windshield wiper motor. The contact also stated that at 80,000 miles, the timing chain fractured and caused major damage to the engine. The vehicle was repaired by bill fox Chevrolet (located at 725 S rochester rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, (248) 266-0563). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the wipers failed to function properly and seized. The contact was able to coast off the roadway due to the failure. The dealer (joe bowman Chevrolet, 2455 E market St, harrisonburg, va 22801, (540) 908-2809) was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unknown. Consumer stated while driving wipers froze during heavy rain. Updated 11/21/18
I was driving down I75 when it started raining then pouring, I turned on my wipers and they worked fine for a couple minutes. Then stopped working, I could still hear the moter working, but no movement from he wiperblades.ttraffic was heavy and I could not see, I turned on my flashers and luckily was able to get to the side of the road then I waited till the rain stopped to drive home
Driving on the city street in the rain. Windshield wipers stopped working bushing came apart. No recall on part hole windshield wiper transmission needs to be replaced.
We were on vacation in Florida. A sudden torrential rain came. I turned my wipers on high and after a few seconds they just stopped working. I could not see so I had to quickly put on my wipers and slowly pull to the side in the midst of heavy traffic leaving the park
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the wiper blade motor and linkage became detached. The vehicle was taken to jim taylor Chevrolet (139 grimshaw St, rayville, la 71269), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 200,012.
My wipers stopped working today, while I was driving to work, I pulled on the side of the road. I almost died because they was no shoulder lane at the time. My friend came and guided me on base at a local shop. I talked to Chevy they did not care stating the recall was not for this year. I thought that was stupid because it was the same part. Chevy had recalls for the same issue, same make, model of the next year and beyond.
During heavy rain storm while on the highway traveling @ 65 mph the windshield wipers both stopped working. The arm that links the motor to the wiper transmission had completely disconnected. Very dangerous as it happened at highway speed during rush hour. General Motors calls the part that failed wiper transmission. When I spoke with the Chevrolet parts dept employee he stated its a very common failure and its the exact part that is recalled on 2013 Equinox.
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- Columbus, MN, USA