2014 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 185 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 34% of all complaints for the year, at a median 80,000 miles. A related recall, 22V165000, covers wiper module ball-joint corrosion, but many owners report their vehicle was excluded from earlier recalls covering similar failures.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 185
- 34% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers stop working suddenly while driving in rain or on the highway, causing sudden loss of visibility.
- Owners report the wiper transmission linkage or ball joint breaking, leaving one or both blades inoperative.
- Some drivers say the wiper failure led to a crash or a near-miss when they had to change lanes to see the road.
- Several owners state dealers told them their 2014 Equinox was not covered under earlier wiper recalls (16V582000) that addressed the same failure pattern.
- One owner reports paying out of pocket for a wiper pump replacement after being told the recall repair was refused.
When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Nov 9, 2025.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 22V165000Mar 17, 2022Visibility & Wipers681,509 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.
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 common are wiper problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 185 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 34% of all 548 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Chevrolet Equinox windshield wipers?
- Yes. Campaign 22V165000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles where the wiper module ball joints may corrode and cause one or both wipers to fail. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do wiper failures typically happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 80,000 miles at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Equinox.
- Were any crashes linked to the wiper failures?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Equinox, with no reported fires or injuries.
- Does this wiper issue affect other Equinox model years too?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows Visibility & Wipers complaints across many Equinox model years, with the 2015 model year showing the highest share at 41% and 277 complaints.