2012 Chevrolet Equinox visibility & wipers problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed May 3, 2026MEFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionVisibility & Wipers

   Wipers do not work Seems to not recognize when idling and starts to shake if stopped at a red light. Randomly will go through 2 quarts of oil in one day

   NHTSA complaint #11735335 · source
2. Filed Nov 12, 2024OHOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   My drivers side wiper blade stopped working while the passenger side is still working. I saw a recall for this linkage on the site but it’s not for my specific VIN. Additionally, my catalytic converter has damage due to excessive oil consumption. Halfway through my regular oil changes the oil is almost completely empty. Again, there’s a recall on this for my specific make, model and year but not for my VIN. I feel these should be covered to be fixed by manufacture due to…

   NHTSA complaint #11624644 · source
3. Filed Jan 27, 2024MOVisibility & Wipers

   While operating my vehicle today, it began to rain and I went to turn on my wipers, and they would not turn on. I had to pull over several times due to poor visibility ecause of the rain. I had to wait for traffic to slow down or pass me by to avoid an accident. This has never happened to me and I was scared out of my mind.

   NHTSA complaint #11568238 · source
4. Filed Jun 25, 2023INVisibility & Wipers

   A light sprinkle happen and I turned on wipers and they immediately stopped. Fuse looks fine. I'm a Single father and can't afford to fix and this shouldn't have happen.

   NHTSA complaint #11528781 · source
5. Filed Mar 7, 2023MIVisibility & Wipers

   Multiple ongoing issues with the vehicle (oil consumption - approximately 2 quarts consumed per oil life cycle with the updated oil life index monitor, clogged catalytic converter - likely due to the oil consumption) with the most recent being a windshield wiper linkage failure and the Special Coverage that expired 10 months ago based on time, but vehicle is still within the mileage limit of the Special Coverage. The Special Coverage, N192266180 Wiper Transmission Arm…

   NHTSA complaint #11510579 · source
6. Filed Sep 18, 2022MOVisibility & Wipers

   Was driving on the highway to work this morning while raining and wipers just stopped. Had to pull over to wait for rain to stop and caused me to be late for work

   NHTSA complaint #11485057 · source
7. Filed Jul 27, 2022OHVisibility & Wipers

   I was driving home from work at approximately 6:45 pm, during a downpour with high winds. My wipers had been on their highest setting for about 30 seconds or so when they rotated beyond their usual stopping place, to the point where the driver-side wiper was actually off the windshield and resting on the body of the car, and then completely stopped working. Changing the interval settings did not have any effect. When I stopped on the side of the road I turned off the wipers,…

   NHTSA complaint #11476220 · source
8. Filed Jul 6, 2022NEVisibility & Wipers

   Yesterday I was driving home during a rain storm and my windshield wipers all of a sudden stopped working. I had to pull over on the highway and wait for the storm to pass which was very dangerous situation to be in on the side of the highway with low visibility due to the rain and wind. We took a look at it later that night and the linkage came apart. There were no warning signs it just all of a sudden stopped working. I did find a special coverage adjustment that is…

   NHTSA complaint #11472495 · source
9. Filed Apr 25, 2022INVisibility & Wipers

   Wiper assembly has had to be repaired twice and then replaced altogether due to plastic caps in wiper assembly. While driving in a heavy rain, the wipers just stop mid swipe, which nearly caused a wreck due to visibility reduction. The same problem has happened in other Equinox vehicles before and after my vehicle year, and had recalled for safety issue but not 2012.

   NHTSA complaint #11462001 · source
10. Filed Jan 18, 2022CTVisibility & Wipers

    Wipers stopped working while driving on highway in light rain. In heavy rain lost all visibility leaving me no choice but to pull over to shoulder. Motor and linkage had to be replaced. Other Equinox years affected, but no recall listed for this vehicle’s vin.

    NHTSA complaint #11447807 · source
11. Filed Dec 22, 2021ORVisibility & Wipers

    What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Wiper transmission linkage How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Loss of visibility while driving Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of…

    NHTSA complaint #11444698 · source
12. Filed Oct 27, 2021136,000 miWVVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH in the rain with the windshield wipers activated, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11438317 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology