How many wiper and visibility complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Traverse, making up 3% of its 608 total complaints for the year.

Is there a wiper recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes, recall 12V151000 covers 2011-2012 Traverse, Enclave, and Acadia vehicles for loose windshield wiper arm nuts; dealers tighten the nuts free of charge.

At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,450 at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on this model year.

Did the 2011 Traverse wiper issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Traverse.

How does the 2011 Traverse compare to other years for wiper complaints?

The 2011 Traverse had 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints (3% share), close to 2012's 18 complaints (5% share), both higher than most other model years listed.

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility & Wipers Problems

Owners filed 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of its 608 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 47,450. A related recall (12V151000) covers loose windshield wiper arm nuts.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 19; 3% of 608
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 47,450 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers fail to turn on or work only at the fastest speed setting, sometimes tied to cold weather.
Wipers turn on inconsistently and, once activated, won't shut off until the vehicle is turned off, with high beams affecting operation.
Rear tailgate window glass has popped off while the vehicle was idling.
The rear window wiper stopped working while driving.
The back window developed cracking with holes forming while the vehicle was parked in a garage.
Side mirrors developed a dark film that made it hard to see, and windows have failed to close properly.

When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2011, latest Jul 25, 2022.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Jul 2022; peak Jun 2011 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA 12V151000Apr 9, 2012Visibility & Wipers47,846 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
Risk: If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (1%)
201119 (3%)
201218 (5%)
20132 (1%)
20142 (0%)
20154 (1%)
20165 (2%)
20174 (1%)
20183 (1%)
20194 (1%)
20203 (1%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (1%)
20253 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many wiper and visibility complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Traverse, making up 3% of its 608 total complaints for the year.
Is there a wiper recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes, recall 12V151000 covers 2011-2012 Traverse, Enclave, and Acadia vehicles for loose windshield wiper arm nuts; dealers tighten the nuts free of charge.
At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,450 at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on this model year.
Did the 2011 Traverse wiper issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Traverse.
How does the 2011 Traverse compare to other years for wiper complaints?: The 2011 Traverse had 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints (3% share), close to 2012's 18 complaints (5% share), both higher than most other model years listed.