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 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
On 8/20/2016 i was driving on a busy interstate in pouring rain with my windshield wipers on high when the wipers went left and stopped. This left me in a very dangerous situation. I pulled onto the shoulder to wait for the rain to let up so i could re-position the wipers. I tried to use them again but they still did not work. I pulled back on to the interstate, parked under an overpass, and called for someone to…
ODI 10897418
Visibility/Wiper
While driving on the freeway in hard rainstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable. This caused a near complete loss of forward vision. Was able to guide vehicle to side of the road. Rain was such that only guidance by white/yellow stripes was possible; any object forward of car could not be seen through rain on windshield. Wipers were movable by hand, and motor was audibly operational; a linkage internal to…
ODI 10891777
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was excessive oil consumption with no safety defect. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the engine. The contact also stated that the air…
ODI 10954251
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Number one excessive oil started at about 55,000 miles. Number two excessive engine noise from timing chain and cam seizures. Number three transmission failure 52,000 miles. Number 4 wiper transmission failure at approximately 48000 miles number 5 check engine light on due to faulty cam actuators.
ODI 11222453
Visibility/Wiper
On 6-5-2016 while traveling on the pa turnpike during a rain storm the vehicles wipers were at first operating properly. Vehicle was traveling in the right lane in a several mile construction zone with no berm and concrete barriers on both sides, rain suddenly picked up to a torrential level. When wipers were turned up to maximum speed the drivers side wiper immediately went beyond the window roof pillar and both…
ODI 10872781
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wiper transmission failed causing both wipers to stop while driving during a rainstorm, nearly causing a crash. This is the same part being recalled on 2013 models, and the dealer would assume no responsibility
ODI 10902978
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield takes up to half an hour to defrost when first started in cold weather. I have to manually wipe off the inside windshield a few times so that i can drive to work. Windshield will fog up while driving in certain conditions, such as rain, especially if there is more than one person in the vehicle, and it will take too long to defog, limiting visibility. When the heat is on for long periods, the radio…
ODI 11166225
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 60 mph, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 07/14/16*lj
ODI 10861563
Visibility/Wiper
WIPERS, STOPPED WORKING, WHILE DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10940412
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning actuator rod fractured. The failure caused the windshield defrost function and vehicle air vent function to become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
ODI 10825333
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving unknown speeds, the defroster failed to blow out air. The contact called a local dealer (gus paulos chevrolet, 4050 w 3500 s west, valley city, ut 84120) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was 118,758.
ODI 11031419
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when driving or warming up the vehicle, the center instrument control panel lights flickered. The contact stated that the defroster failed. The contact resides in a cold climate state and was concerned for their safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the there was a plug in the system that needed to be flushed.…
ODI 10806794
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stopped working, but can still hear wiper motor. After 10 minutes i found many people have to same problem. Gm needs to recall these vehicles. Too many problem on gm vehicles have been burdened upon the owners. Electrical, powertrain, wipers, transmissions, etc... I have had to lay out over $5000 in the past 3 years alone due to very poor quality and design of gm transmissions on one chevrolet and over 130…
ODI 10748339
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stopped working while driving in a rainstorm
ODI 10717719
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate when activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 109,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10819353
Visibility/Wiper
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the a/c and the heater failed to operate. In addition, when restarting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10692017
Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle had been operating in heavy raid for four (4) hours. At approximately 6:00 pm cst in a construction zone on i-90 the wipers canted off of the driver's side of the windshield resting on the driver side view mirror. The wipers could only be manually moved back to the windshield. A check of the fuse showed it to be intact. Wiper motor assembly can be heard to 'hum' when wipers are engaged, but wipers do not…
ODI 10649431
Electrical System · Visibility · Visibility/Wiper
Defrost not working and instrument panel fades or completely goes out... I went to my local heritage chevrolet dealer in chester va. 23831.. I was told there was not a recall on my vehicle... But they would hook it up and do a test to determine the problem... At the cost of $170.00.. I told them my vehicle was on the recall for the visibility #09v489000 software instrument panel/ fmvss 103 & 101.. I told them forget…
ODI 10631690
Visibility/Wiper
I previously filed a complaint with nhtsa on 7/10/16 concerning this windshield wiper motor problem. Wipers completely stopped working during torrential rain on i-95 @ 5pm during rush hour traffic when checking for recalls on this vehicle i see a recall #16v582000 date 8/14/2016. This is the exact problem i had but the recall is only for 2013 equinox. I went to chevy dealer for repair shortly after the incident and…
ODI 10947373
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving during inclement weather, the windshield wipers seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000. Updated 9/19/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the expense of the owner. Updated 2/12/2015 *js
ODI 10609595
Visibility/Wiper
While driving on interstate 290 (ny), a heavy rainfall started. Driver put wipers to high speed and wipers stopped functioning. Wipers were at the end of the wipe sweep. Driver was able, due to the prior use of "rain-x" to see to exit the road. Wipers did not regain functionality, after vehicle was stopped and wipers were attempted to be used again. Driver is concerned about the safety of this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10608237
Visibility/Wiper
While driving my windows became fogged. I turned on my defroster and the rear worked, however the front windshield would not clear. Upon further inspection i realized no air was coming out of the front dash vents. When i bought the car 3 months ago it worked. The heat and ac work but the vents don't change. *tr
ODI 10584324
Visibility/Wiper
Passenger side, top blend door actuator stuck at cooling position preventing the defrost to work. I could not see and almost had a wreck. Estimated repair cost is $600 as you have to take the whole dash apart to get to the actuator. I think this part should be recalled as there are thousands of defective gmc equinox and terrain actuator issues on the web. If you can see out the window as the defrost is stuck on cool…
ODI 10607046
Visibility/Wiper
Good afternoon. I purchased a 2010 chevy equinox on january 7th, 2014. The defroster and the vents are not working. The defroster delays or does not come on at all. I researched recalls on the chevy equinox and found that my problems are the same problems that fall under the 09298 recall which states: "brief description of defect mfg. Campaign no. 090298 ? Computer module/fmvss 101 & 103. Dom: 2/09-11/09. Vehicles…
ODI 10605834
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving the vehicle the wipers stopped functioning making it dangerous to drive. The center console display, radio and heater controls, went off and stopped functioning. This has happened several times and is a dangerous situation. I have had it looked at by the dealer and they tell me nothing is wrong. They also tell me there is no recall on any equinox for these issues even after i recommended them to look…
ODI 10563318
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