2015 Chevrolet Equinox: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 28, 2025 · NC

I am submitting this complaint due to a serious mechanical failure involving the vehicle’s transmission system. The transmission developed a fluid leak that resulted in a sudden loss of proper hydraulic pressure, causing abrupt and unintended vehicle movement while driving. This malfunction created a hazardous driving condition and nearly caused an accident. Given that the vehicle has approximately 77,000 miles, this type of transmission failure is premature and raises concerns regarding a potential manufacturing or component defect. Immediate review and corrective action are requested due to the safety implications of this issue.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Visibility · OH

I was travelling at approximately 65/70 mph on the freeway when it began to rain very heavily and I turned on my windshield wipers. The windshield wipers came on for a few seconds and then stopped moving. The wiper blades would not come back on after multiple attempts. I could not see out my front window. I was able to put on my hazards and pull quickly off onto the berm with my passenger guiding me. I called the Chevrolet Dealer and they said they could replace the Windshield Wiper Transmission under a "Special Policy" at no cost to me. Dealer explained Chevrolet knows there is a problem with the wiper transmission and the special policy extends warranty to replace for no charge to me. Dealer said at this time Chevrolet is not recalling, just waiting until a car owners wipers fail and then they will replace. I had it replaced. The Dealer has replaced other Equinox wiper transmissions in my rural county, pop. 62,000. Chevrolet issued a recall for Windshield Wiper Transmission failure for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Chevrolet and NHSTA are aware there is a problem with the Equinox for more than just the 2013 models, including the 2015 which I own. To date no recall or advisory has been issued to me or other Equinox owners. I was fortunate to have a berm to pull over on, fortunate not to crash my car and injure myself, my child or any other vehicles. Had I been further on my journey on the state route or county road to my home, with zero visibility, I would have had nowhere to pull over safely.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Visibility · 71,000 miles · VA

This occurred twice now. First on march 24th 2021, and second on may 5th, 2021. I was driving on the highway in the rain both times, and the wipers stopped at the top of the windshield when I put them on their highest speed. I was travelling at 65mph both times, luckily away from cars, so I was not involved in any accidents. The wiper transmission was replaced on march 27th, and I am in the process of taking it back to the shop today. Upon investigation, the wiper motor appeared to run when the stick was lifted to activate the wipers, so it was not a motor issue.

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Visibility · 80,250 miles · MI

While driving east bound on ohio turnpike I-80/90 on 06/23/2020 during heavy rain, the wipers motor or wiper transmission failed with the wipers in a vertical position. With drastically reduced visibility and while driving in a construction zone it was a dangerous situation I was placed in by the failure. At the dealer I was notified that there is a special coverage from the manufacturer for this issue. This is indicative that a larger problem exists and public safety is at risk by not checking and repairing all vehicles with this part/ assembly. The repair was completed at joe firment chevrolet in avon, oh. 866‑675‑5937. I do not have any paperwork as I had to leave quickly and could not wait for the service advisor who was on a break.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Visibility · 92,235 miles · KY

While driving down the road on march 9 2020 the windshield wipers stopoed working. You could hear the motor part running but they were not moving abd it was raining. Very scary. We were able to get to an auto part store and buy rain x until we could get to a shop. Mechanic reveal the bushings were worn and popped off. Busings could not be replaced so a new transmission had tobe replaced total $186.00

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Visibility · 30 miles · IL

2015 chevy equinox with 94,000 miles and the wiper transmission failed. I was driving in down pouring rain on the interstate and the wipers just quit working. I had to very quickly and carefully navigate to the shoulder and sit til it quit raining before I could get on my way. I took it to the chevrolet dealer and they replaced the wiper transmission assembly and motor. They said this has been recalled on the 2013 equinox but not the 2015.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Visibility · 65,614 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 MPH, the windshield wipers turned completely off without warning. The vehicle was taken to walker chevrolet (4130 1st ave, nitro, wv 25143) and the windshield wiper transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000. *tt

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Visibility · 46,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers seized. The contact noticed that the windshield wiper arms pulled away from the windshield and the windshield motor remained activated. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 8-4808902384. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Visibility · 54,000 miles · MI

While driving on the freeway during a heavy rain storm I had my wipers running at the medium interval and they completely stopped working. I had to pull off onto the shoulder in a construction zone, between large orange barrels, and wait for the rain to subside. I attempted to change the fuses and this was not the problem. I just got the diagnostic back from the dealership. They notified me that the windshield wiper transmission needs to be replaced and it will cost $355.00. My vehicle has less than 55,000 miles on it. I'm hoping that it will be covered by warranty, especially since a recall has not been issued and I see over 20 other reports of the exact same thing happening. It was an extremely dangerous situation and turned a 4 hour drive into a 7.5 hour drive because I had to stop repeatedly when the rain picked up.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to function during inclement weather. The dealer (open road chevrolet, 2675 us-22, union, nj 07083, (908) 686-2800) diagnosed that the wiper transmission failed to function. The dealer replaced the part. The manufacturer was notified and suggested that the dealer diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. *tt consumer stated this wiper transmission is under recall in canada, where my vehicle was manufactured. Updated 10/17/18

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Visibility · 91,600 miles · MD

Windshield wiper motor/transmission failure, after a downpour of rain the vehicle wiper assembly stopped working, I stopped and waited until rain had cleared. Took it into dealership where they said it was not under recall , so I had it fixed

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving 60 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the shoulder and waited for the rain to stop. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.