2013 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility & Wipers Problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox logged 155 Visibility & Wipers complaints, 21% of its 751 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,500. A related recall (16V582000) covers corroding wiper module ball joints.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 155
- 21% of 751
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers suddenly stop moving mid-drive, often during rain, leaving the motor audibly running but the blades stationary.
- Owners report the wiper linkage bushing or wiper transmission failing, requiring replacement of the mechanism.
- Some describe the rearview mirror shaking and blurring when the radio plays, and double-vision side mirrors that worsen blind spots.
- A few report the center console—covering defogger, blower, radio, and A/C—cutting out entirely while driving, unrelated to blown fuses.
- One owner described severe windshield glare from dashboard reflection that reduces visibility while entering a sloped driveway.
When 2013 Chevrolet Equinox visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2013, latest Mar 20, 2025.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 16V582000Aug 4, 2016Visibility & Wipers367,808 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 155 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 21% of its 751 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for wiper problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Yes. Recall campaign 16V582000, reported August 2016, covers corroding and worn ball joints in the front wiper module that can cause the wipers to fail. Dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module for free.
- At what mileage do Equinox wiper failures typically happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 56,500 miles.
- Did the wiper failures cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for wiper complaints?
- The 2013 model's 21% share is close to 2010 (19%) and 2012 (19%), but lower than 2014 (34%) and 2015 (41%), which had the highest shares in this problem area.