2015 GMC Terrain Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 120 of 297 total complaints (40%) on the 2015 GMC Terrain, the highest share of any model year. A related recall, campaign 22V165000, addresses corroding wiper module ball joints that can cause wiper failure. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 120
- 40% of 297
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers suddenly seize or stop moving mid-drive, often during rain or snow, leaving the driver with reduced visibility.
- Owners report the plastic wiper arm linkage bushing breaking, disconnecting the wiper motor from the blades.
- Wipers get stuck in a fixed position, such as straight up at the twelve o'clock mark, instead of sweeping the windshield.
- Some owners say the wiper motor still runs and can be heard, but the blades no longer move because the linkage has failed.
- A few owners noted this same bushing/linkage failure had already been reported on earlier Terrain model years.
- One owner described low-beam headlights leaving half the windshield dark at night, reducing forward visibility to about 30 feet.
When 2015 GMC Terrain visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 3, 2015, latest Jun 8, 2023.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain
- 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 Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2015 GMC Terrain have a wiper recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 22V165000, reported 2022-03-17, covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles whose wiper module ball joints can corrode and cause one or both wipers to fail. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- How common are wiper problems on the 2015 GMC Terrain?
- Visibility & Wipers complaints make up 120 of the 297 total complaints filed for the 2015 Terrain, or 40% of all complaints for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.
- At what mileage do wiper failures usually happen on the 2015 Terrain?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 at the time of wiper-related failure.
- Have wiper failures on the 2015 Terrain caused crashes?
- NHTSA lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
- What exactly fails in the wiper system?
- Owners describe the wiper linkage's plastic bushing breaking or the wiper module's ball joints corroding, which can leave wipers stuck in one position or completely inoperative.