2014 Chevrolet Equinox visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V165000Mar 17, 2022681,509 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

  Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.

What owners say

1. Filed May 16, 2023MOVisibility & Wipers

   2014 Chevy Equinox- Consumer is requesting reimbursement for parts and repair in connection to the Safety Recall # N212352530. Recall letter and repair & parts invoice attached.

   NHTSA complaint #11522389 · source
2. Filed Jan 7, 2023NYOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Stopped to get gas turned off the vehicle. when turned back on heat did not work, blowers are blowing cold air. can not defrost the windshield.

   NHTSA complaint #11500577 · source
3. Filed Dec 22, 2022134,000 miNJVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on a rainy day, the windshield wipers ceased to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11498575 · source
4. Filed Dec 1, 2022FLCrashTowedVisibility & Wipers

   I seen the recall and drivetime refuse to fix the windshield wipers and it went out. It cause me to be rear ended from the back. Also, I paid 720.00 to get the windshield wipers pump replace my pep boys. I will like a refund for what I paid to get it fix.

   NHTSA complaint #11495665 · source
5. Filed Nov 22, 2022WVVisibility & Wipers

   2014 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 22v-165. The consumer stated he tried to make an appointment for the recall but was informed by the dealer if the windshield wipers are working there is no need for an appointment.

   NHTSA complaint #11494527 · source
6. Filed Nov 18, 2022NYVisibility & Wipers

   2014 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regard to windshield wiper failure safety recall. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of repairs of the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11494096 · source
7. Filed Nov 5, 2022WIVisibility & Wipers

   On September 12 I was nearly killed due to a windshield wiper malfunction that was unfixed due to a parts shortage. The wiper motor failed in a downpour while I drove on the Interstate surrounded by sem trucks. I was in the inside lane and managed to blindly pull off and sat broke down on the Interstate. The event was devastating and could have been fatal. My husband was able to get the replacement at OReilly part store that day. Yesterday 11-4-2022 a dealership cometed the…

   NHTSA complaint #11492377 · source
8. Filed Aug 29, 2022WIVisibility & Wipers

   Wipers have stopped twice now during rainstorms. I had to pull over during heavy traffic until they started again. The recall letter I received is dated April 2022....shouldn't they have the parts to fix this issue by now ?

   NHTSA complaint #11481821 · source
9. Filed Aug 24, 202280,000 miFLVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2014 GMC Equinox. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility). The contact stated while driving in the rain, she heard a clicking noise when the front driver's and passenger’s side windshield wipers became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that the part was under warranty but was currently unavailable. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11481025 · source
10. Filed Aug 16, 2022150,340 miMOVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11479663 · source
11. Filed Aug 12, 202265,000 miLAVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:22V165000 (Visibility). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair.…

    NHTSA complaint #11478983 · source
12. Filed Aug 11, 2022239,000 miGAVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that while operating the vehicle the…

    NHTSA complaint #11478740 · 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