2010 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 108
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 35 records
- stopped working · 28 records
- failure mileage · 23 records
- wipers stopped · 22 records
- wiper transmission · 17 records
- windshield wiper · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
On 1/16/20, i used my windshield wipers to clear snow off of my windshield while the car was stationary. It wiped correctly a few times, but on the fourth wipe, i heard a 'thwack' type of noise, and the wipers stopped in an upright position by the driver's side. I tried to turn the wipers on again, but they would not move. I manually pushed the wipers down into the resting position, and then tried to turn the wipers…
ODI 11300380
Visibility/Wiper
February 2018 both of my wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm and i almost lost control of my vehicle with my kids in the car. I took my car to pep boys and they ordered the parts to replace in order for my wipers to work again. Here i am in december 2019 almost two years later with the same problem. The wipers in this vehicle are defective and someone is seriously going to get injured or killed if they…
ODI 11291814
Visibility/Wiper
While the wipers were in the fastest mode they suddenly stopped moving and they would not lower back into position. I can't get the wipers to operate at all. I can't operate the vehicle if it's raining because i can't wipe the rain off.
ODI 11246580
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable during inclement weather. The contact could not see the roadway at all. The failure was a safety hazard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11244952
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in my car in heavy traffic with construction all around and it began to rain heavily so i turned on the wipers and the wipers went up and stopped right in front of my face, i couldn't see anything. This is a very serious safety issue people could have been killed! How does this happen with no warning light or alarm or anything. I was terrified!
ODI 11243820
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving home in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that there was an unknown recall pertaining to the failure, but it applied to canadian vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 11243219
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact took the vehicle to be serviced per a manufacturer recall regarding fuel consumption at bill stasek chevrolet (700 w dundee rd, wheeling, il 60090, [redacted]). Prior to the recall, the contact stated that the defroster, heater, instrument panel lighting, and radio controls became inoperative intermittently. The contact asked the dealer to remedy the…
ODI 11282675
Visibility/Wiper
DRIVER SIDE WIPER STOPPED WORKING
ODI 11222133
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving in heavy rain and the wiper went past the driver side windshield and just stopped working. I had to pull over and wait till rain stopped to drive home. The motor sounds like it's working but wipers will not move.
ODI 11217388
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
Car will stop after pressing the break. Wipers no longer work. Now car won't start due to timing belt
ODI 11309448
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact called on behalf of his spouse who owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission wiper linkage fractured; however, the entire windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were…
ODI 11218481
Visibility/Wiper
My husband and i were headed home from ashtabula during a heavy rain storm on a state highway 528 n of parkman, traveling approx 45 mph, when the wiper blades abruptly quit working! We were in amish territory (as in the possibility of approaching horse-drawn buggies) and our visibility was instantly reduced to zero. I did some research on line and discovered that this is a common complaint w/ the2010 equinox and it…
ODI 11210327
Visibility/Wiper
While driving on the interstate in rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. The windshield wipers stopped at the top of their rotation, impeding view, and no longer moved. After returning home, having to drive slowly due to hard rain without wipers, i turned the wipers on and noticed they still didn't move. I got out of the car and walked over to windshield to see if i could hear the motor working. I could hear…
ODI 11210208
Visibility/Wiper
Me and my wife were driving when it started to rain. So i turned on the windshield wipers. Then it started to pour down and it was hard to see. When i turned the wipers on high speed within a few minutes they stopped working. That's when i noticed that the wipers were stuck in the up position. I could not see anything i think god i was able to pull over.
ODI 11208476
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stopped working. Wiper transmission bushing failure. Driving during rainstorm wipers failed.
ODI 11257908
Visibility/Wiper
While driving in the rain, the wipers quit working. I could hear the motor, but no wipers
ODI 11205777
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 60 mph in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. The contact was able to safely leave the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 11203642
Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Wipers transmission stopped working. Transmission revving high before shifting. Motor ticking.
ODI 11180141
Visibility/Wiper
This is the 2nd time my wipers have seized while operating during a snowfall. It was not stormy blizzard conditions either just had the wipers on slow to clear light snow. I was city driving barely doing 25 both times. It happened last april i had it repaired. Now they seized again last night. This is a safety hazzard and i this chevrolet should take responsibility for it. I had less then 100,000 miles on it the…
ODI 11175177
Visibility/Wiper
While driving through a rain storm on interstate 495 south capital beltway the car windshield wipers stopped. The wipers would not work.
ODI 11174936
Visibility/Wiper
Was in motion on the highway during a state of emergency snow storm and the wipers went completely out i spinned and almost crashed. After reading reviews this is common and gm only recalled certain years and vin numbers leaving others to deal with the safety issue this is a major concern. My son was also in the car and a part of the faulty wiper system chevy is selling to its customers.
ODI 11176648
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 28 mph, the windshield wipers seized. The vehicle was taken to mike anderson chevrolet of merrillville (1550 61st ave, merrillville, in 46410, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
ODI 11171712
Visibility/Wiper
WIPER STOPPED WORKING LINKAGE BROKE
ODI 11179890
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
January 8th it was raining really heavy and i was on my way to work while i was driving down a busy city street to work the windshield wipers just suddenly stopped. Also right after i've gotten my car my car was making a loud noise i took it to the shop and they told me there's a crack in the exhaust both of these problems he said are very common in all the equinox and they actually have a recall for this problem…
ODI 11171576
Visibility/Wiper
While traveling at 65 mph during a rain storm, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. After getting the vehicle home, we discovered the wiper linkage had failed. The ball jointsin the linkage were severely corroded and worn. Seems.to.be the exact failure that was recalled on the 2013 equinox models (16v582000). When ordering repair parts i noted the wiper linkage is common to all equinox models from…
ODI 11162811
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.