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Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain Windshield Wipers Recall Overview:
- Who: General Motors has recalled about 680,000 of its model year 2014-15 Chevrolet Equinox and 2014-15 GMC Terrain vehicles.
- Why: GM initiated the recall over concerns the windshield wipers could become inoperable due to a manufacturing defect related to their ball joints.
- Where: The recall is nationwide.
General Motors has recalled around 680,000 of its 2014-15 Chevrolet Equinox and 2014-15 GMC Terrain vehicles over concerns they contain defective windshield wipers.
GM initiated the recall after discovering the vehicles’ windshield wipers could become inoperable due to a possible separation of their ball joints from their sockets, according to a safety recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Mar. 17.
The issue is caused by the potential for “high corrosion and wear” on the ball joints in the windshield wiper modules, and could present a safety risk for drivers under certain operating conditions, according to GM.
“If one or both of the windshield wipers become inoperative, it could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions, which may increase the risk of a crash,” the recall report states.
The NHTSA opened an investigation into the windshield wipers on the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles in December 2019, according to the recall report.
GM To Replace Front Wiper Module, Reimburse For Repairs
GM says it will remedy the issue by replacing the front windshield wiper module and provide reimbursement to owners who already did their own repairs.
The replacement wiper that will be put on the vehicles was created with an “improved design,” according to the recall report.
GM says it began notifying dealers about the recall on Mar. 17, while it says it estimates it will begin informing drivers on May 2.
Drivers who are concerned and would like to get a rental vehicle before the remedy becomes available can do so if their vehicle is still within its relevant warranty coverage period, according to a recall document published by the NHTSA.
The recall is the second in as many months for a GMC Terrain vehicle with GM recalling more than 740,000 model year 2010-17 GMC Terrain vehicles in March over concerns related to glare coming from their lower head lamps.
Also last month, a class action lawsuit was filed against GM last month by four drivers who claim the auto manufacturer sells vehicles with exterior paint that is prone to flaking and peeling.
Do you own a 2014-15 Chevrolet Equinox or 2014-15 GMC Terrain? Let us know in the comments!
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13 thoughts onGM Recalls Around 680K 2014-15 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain Vehicles Over Windshield Wiper Defect
Add me as well mine stopped working in a serve thunderstorm. And almost caused me to wreak out due to no visibility.
My husband and I have a 2015 terrain, he purchased in 2016, in 2019 it started shutting off while driving, then the wipers went out on him in 2021 during a rain storm while driving. These GMC vehicles are death traps; and I made a dreadful mistake choosing it. My husband is a retired disabled veteran, and the Department Of Veterans Affairs gifted him a check for that vehicle, which also has special equipment for his disabilities so that he can drive it, but because of the broken wipers and the terrain stalling he hasn’t driven it since 2019. I can’t believe that we’re stuck with a dangerous vehicle.
My car has been sitting in my driveway for 7 months .. I live in Washington state were it rains basically everyday .. I pay almost 400$ a month for a driveway decoration I’m missing out on work I have kids and gm is lying to me
I have a chevy 2014 I spent 4000 on it and check engine light came on again due to wiring issues I no longer want this car
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