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Recall 22V-165

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2014 to 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-165
Reported
March 17, 2022
Vehicles affected
681,509 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

The risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed] and GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles