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Problems with 2012 Chevrolet Equinox VISIBILITY

On average, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox starts to “feel” problems with the VISIBILITY and its various aspects after 13 000 miles.

Components Affected by VISIBILITY Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 2012 Chevrolet Equinox about VISIBILITY into the following categories.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1

Recently reported VISIBILITY problems on 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. while driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the following day, the vehicle was driven to wilsonville chevrolet (26051 south west boones ferry road, wilsonville, or 97070, (866) 279-5360) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission failed. the windshield wiper transmission was replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 66,265. *tt consumer stated recalled in canada but not the us.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph in a rain storm, the windshield wipers suddenly malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wipers had disconnected from the windshield wiper motor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. while operating the vehicle in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper module was severely corroded. the vehicle was taken to yemm chevrolet buick gmc chrysler dodge jeep ram (2195 n henderson st, galesburg, il) where the failure was confirmed; however, the technician refused to complete the repair per nhtsa campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility) due to the vehicle not being included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-4381411259. no further assistance was offered. the contact was informed by the manufacturer's representative that nhtsa initiated the recall; therefore, the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 156,750. *tt updated 10/9/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers ceased to function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (classic chevrolet, 6877 center st, mentor, oh) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility); however, the vin was not included. the contact asked the manufacturer why the vehicle was not included and was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 57,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. while driving 70 mph, the windshield wipers stopped working. the contact stated that the windshield wiper transmission assembly was previously repaired at poage chevrolet (851 w pearce blvd, wentzville, mo 63385, (636) 327-6268); however, the failure recurred. the same dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. the manufacturer also confirmed that there was no recall and no warranty to cover the repairs. the manufacturer suggested that the contact call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 81,560.

Filled up my gas tank and when tank was filled and paid for put in d and a huge bang was heard, looked in my rearview mirror to find the glass was shattered. three gentlemen came right to the car and asked what happened cause the heard the bang. one of the men cleaned the glass out of my window so i could go 15 miles home. i then made a claim to my insurance company after call the dealership where it was purchased and them telling me it was anything they did, report it to your insurance company. *tr

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