2015 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility & Wipers Problems
The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox logged 277 Visibility & Wipers complaints, 41% of its 679 total complaints, the highest share of any model year. Owners report wiper failure during rain at highway speeds, with a related GM recall for corroded wiper module ball joints. Median mileage at failure was 76,351.5.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 277
- 41% of 679
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 76,352 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers suddenly stop working mid-rainstorm at highway speeds, leaving drivers with no visibility.
- Wiper linkage or transmission corrodes and breaks, sometimes accompanied by a popping sound before the wipers freeze in the upright position.
- One or both wiper arms detach or dislodge from the vehicle while in motion, in one case with smoke seen near the wiper area.
- Sun glare reflects off the chrome interior trim onto the dashboard and cup holders, obscuring the driver's view.
- Fading spots appear inside the rear windshield glass that cannot be cleaned off and become distracting in certain light.
- Windshield washer fluid freezes in cold weather despite using fluid rated for sub-zero temperatures, reducing front visibility.
When 2015 Chevrolet Equinox visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 17, 2015, latest Sep 13, 2024.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 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
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable for visibility and wipers?
- NHTSA data shows 277 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Equinox, 41% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share among all Equinox model years listed.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have a wiper recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V165000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles for wiper module ball joints that may corrode and cause one or both wipers to fail. GM says dealers will inspect and repair or replace the module free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2015 Equinox wiper problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Equinox is 76,351.5 miles.
- Did the wiper failures cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Equinox, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 Equinox compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2015 Equinox has the highest share of Visibility & Wipers complaints at 41%, compared to 34% in 2014, 30% in 2016, and 4% or less from 2017 onward.