2016 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 25
- 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 · 13 records
- stopped working · 9 records
- wipers just · 5 records
- just stopped · 5 records
- wipers suddenly · 4 records
- wipers stopped · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
While driving my equinox in the rain through town, the wipers stopped working. I was able to safely pull off the road and push them down without any resistance. The wiper motor was still running but the wiper blades did not move. I contacted my local chevy dealer and told them what happened. They gave me an appointment and said their was a recall to replace wiper transmission arm and it was covered under the…
ODI 11308885
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The timing belt on my engine went out resulting in my vehicle dying whenever my car idled low. If i didn?t constantly give it some gas, the car would shut off. This would happen at red lights and stop sign where i couldn?t give the car gas, so i?d end up stopping in the middle of an intersection with incoming traffic. I had to get my car repaired and two different mechanics (one at a chevy dealership) said that…
ODI 11307847
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wipers in front stopped working while driving in wet weather
ODI 11302197
Visibility/Wiper
My complaint & safety concern relates to the deep window tinting that is allowed in many of the southern states and it's impact on accidents -- pedestrian, bicyclists, and other motorists (motorcycles included). The amount of allowable tinting has to impact people's safety -- especially at night, during rainstorms, fog, etc. With more motorists on the roads, i should think it's time to revisit the tinting laws.…
ODI 11297131
Visibility/Wiper
WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP WORKING WHEN DRIVING
ODI 11288968
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called hank graff chevrolet (800 n state rd, davison, mi 48423, [redacted]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 134,000.
ODI 11265714
Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall my wipers just stopped working in the middle of pouring rain you can hear the motor working but wipers just stopped driving in the city bringing the kids home from school city street traveling 25-29 mph checked to fuse it was sok we had to pull over and wait then get a uber it was scary!!!!
ODI 11254030
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wipers suddenly stoped working. I can hear the motor running, but the wipers don't move.
ODI 11245426
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wipers suddenly stopped working in the middle of a storm while driving.
ODI 11234217
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph in pouring rain, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Nemincht chevrolet ([redacted], jacksonville, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
ODI 11231427
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving in very heavy rain on the highway during a time where there was low visibility and my windshield wipers stopped working. I had 3 children in the car with me (2 were in a car seats). Once i was able to get over to the shoulder i called onstar/ chevy roadside assistance and they informed me that the only way they could assist was to tow my car to a dealership which in reality wasn't possible because the…
ODI 11230788
Visibility/Wiper
While driving during a heavy rain fall, my wipers just stopped working. I had to pull over and wait about 20 minutes for the rain to clear so i could drive home. Very unsafe. Chevy needs to put a recall out for this and fix it.
ODI 11229402
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stopped working in heavy down pours almost caused a serious accident on the interstate.
ODI 11219938
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving 25 mph, the windshield wipers were set to high, but would not operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 09-5253790500. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 47,916.
ODI 11208890
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 60 mph in a rain storm, the front windshield wipers stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The local dealer (williams chevrolet, [redacted], elkton, md) was notified of the failure, but no…
ODI 11217121
Visibility/Wiper
Driving 75 mph in pouring rain and windshield wipers just stopped. Made it to side of road but had to be towed home due to wipers stopping
ODI 11206760
Visibility/Wiper
I was traveling in inclement weather (rainstorm) and suddenly the windshield wiper linkage failed, causing failure of the drivers side wiper. I was traveling at highway speeds (55+ mph) at the time on i 270 in columbus, oh. Instantly lost visibility and luckily was able to navigate to the berm without being involved in an accident. Traffic was heavy at the time. This is the second chevrolet equinox that i…
ODI 11205848
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wipers for our company vehicle (2016 chevrolet equinox) had partially failed one day prior to both windshield wipers failing. You cannot use them at all, even when trying to run them, nothing happens. No other previous issue has occurred to cause the wipers from failing.
ODI 11205508
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wipers abruptly became inoperable through no fault of my own. Nothing stuck it/them, there was no accident, etc. One minute they were working and the next the minute completely stopped moving and haven't worked since. Sounds similar to current investigation/complaint opened in 11/2018.
ODI 11166145
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. When the contact attempted to open the driver's door, he heard a loud noise and the rear window exploded and glass shattered. Pine belt chevrolet (1088 nj-88, lakewood township, nj 08701, [redacted]) was notified. The dealer stated that because the failure had not happened in a couple of years, there was no way that the contact would be able to prove that this was a…
ODI 11157335
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving on the interstate, in the pouring down rain. Then my windshield wipers quit working. They were making a sound, but would not move. I could have wrecked and gotten hurt. I have only had this vehicle for one month, when this happened. It only had 80,000 miles on it. There is apparently a recall on this for specific cheverlot equinoxes made in 2015, which if this vehicle is a 2016, would have been made in…
ODI 11114275
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers just stopped working during rain storm. Internet shows 1000's of the same issue going back to 2010 at least. Wiper module is what they call it.$325.00 per car to fix. ?? Bushings that hold arm break. Why if this many people for this many years have this problem does chevrolet not change the part.or buy better parts. This is a scam to make money in the service department. We were told by the service dept. You…
ODI 11088647
Visibility/Wiper
I drove the vehicle onto a 7" ramp to change the oil. When i started to back off the ramps, the rear window shattered.
ODI 11079507
Visibility/Wiper
The rear window exploded on its own into thousands of tiny pieces, although it remained intact until i opened and closed the car doors, then it fell apart into the back end of vehicle. I was sitting stationary in the car with another passenger in an empty parking lot. Engine was off for 5 minutes. Outside air temp 48, inside 65. No bullet hole, no rock mark or any other external cause.
ODI 11043034
Visibility/Wiper
This safety problem could cause an accident. I am 5'4'' and sit upright with the correct distance from the steering wheel and pedals. When driving or sitting the front view towards the right and somewhat also when looking left, is obstructed by the side mirrors. Looking to the sides towards each side's mirror (not into the mirror but to see cross traffic when crossing an intersection or turning into a parking spot)…
ODI 10984403
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.