2012 GMC Terrain wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 82 complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 GMC terrain. While driving approximately 65 MPH the contact opened the rear driver and passenger side windows and noticed the sunroof began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated nothing could be done because the vehicle was designed that way; therefore, there are unable to repair the vibration. When the contact opened the front and rear driver and passenger windows the vibration did not occur.
While driving down the highway at about 65 MPH in a bad thunderstorm, the wipers stopped working, stopping about halfway up. After pulling over to the side of the road, we discovered we could hear the motor clicking but the wipers wouldn't move. We had to dangerously drive several miles with very little visibility until we could find a safe place to pull over to try to access the situation further. We were 4 hours from home going on a weekend trip, about an hour from our destination.
Other problems reported for the 2012 GMC Terrain
- Engine 174 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all GMC models