How many 2012 Chevrolet Traverse owners reported wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Traverse, making up 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse wipers?

Yes, recall 12V151000 covers 2011-2012 Traverse, Enclave, and Acadia vehicles in certain states, where wiper arm nuts could loosen; the remedy is dealers tightening the wiper arm nuts free of charge.

At what mileage do 2012 Traverse wiper failures typically occur?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 94,000 at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Traverse.

Do the wiper problems cause crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Traverse.

How does the 2012 Traverse compare to other years for wiper complaints?

The 2012 Traverse's 18 complaints and 5% share are higher than most other model years, though the 2011 Traverse had more complaints (19) at a 3% share.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA logged 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of its 354 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 94,000. A related recall (12V151000) covers loose wiper arm nuts, though several owners say their VIN was excluded.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 18; 5% of 354
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 94,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers stop moving partway through a stroke or quit entirely during snow or cold weather.
Wiper arm nuts loosen over time, causing the wipers to disconnect or operate erratically until re-tightened.
Wiper motor failure requires replacement, sometimes along with a related transmission component near the wiper assembly.
Wipers move abnormally slowly or make unusual noise before stopping independently of the selected speed.
Owners report the wiper failure matches the description of recall 12V151000 but find their vehicle listed as not included when checked.

When 2012 Chevrolet Traverse visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2012, latest May 28, 2024.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to May 2024; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Traverse owners reported wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Traverse, making up 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse wipers?: Yes, recall 12V151000 covers 2011-2012 Traverse, Enclave, and Acadia vehicles in certain states, where wiper arm nuts could loosen; the remedy is dealers tightening the wiper arm nuts free of charge.
At what mileage do 2012 Traverse wiper failures typically occur?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 94,000 at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Traverse.
Do the wiper problems cause crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Traverse.
How does the 2012 Traverse compare to other years for wiper complaints?: The 2012 Traverse's 18 complaints and 5% share are higher than most other model years, though the 2011 Traverse had more complaints (19) at a 3% share.