Main window switches have failed and the wipers do not work on the highest setting.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse: windshield wiper failure
11 of the 608 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 56,678
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 43 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20252
- 20241
- 20232
- 20201
- 20192
- 20181
- 20171
- 20162
- 20152
- 20141
- 20131
- 201214
- 201111
- 20103
- 20091
What owners say
The rear support for lift of door failed- vehicle was stationary the driver side windshield wiper failed - vehicle was in motion on highway A/C blows freon through vents- stationary, in motion- has been in shop 3 times condenser, A/C lines have been replaced- still does not hold freon for long
Wipers stopped working when I was on the road. Still continue not to work. Which is not fun to drive. Hoping for no rain. Not sure why mine doesn't have a recall being its in the snow state and they are replacing a part. So I am suppose to pay for it myself? Another issue, our windows don't want to roll up back up. Our back right window has gotten stuck down. The button back there and in front won't bring it back up. We have to try it for like an hour, turning the vehicle on and off, reaming on the buttons to get it up. If there is a short circuit somewhere? We can't adjust our mirrors. Assuming an electrical issue with all of this.
This vehicle continues to have unpredicted problems. Wiper problems brake issues
Wipers stop working when the left signal turn was activated, wipers would restart when left signal was turn off and in the neutral position. When driving wipers would periodically stop working and would return to functioning when left wiper was partially activated and not pushed down completely. Vehicle was in motion.
The windshield wipers are inconsistent at turning on when not in the off position. If they turned on, they would stay on until the vehicle was turned off. The only way to ensure the windshield wipers came on (and stayed on) at any requested wiper speed was to have your high beams on. If you turned your high beams on, the dashboard light would come on. If you turned your wipers on, the high beam dashboard light would go out (yet the high beams would still remain on).
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving at 40 MPH, the fuel gauge did not function properly and displayed an incorrect reading, which indicated that the fuel level was half. In addition, the contact stated that the rear window wiper failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
I went to turn on my windshield wipers because it was raining and the only speed that would work was the fastest speed. Nothing else works except when you turn them on all the way.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl* the contact rented a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration power, as well as traction control. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body failed. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers failed due to cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,450 and the current mileage was 47,950. The consumer stated the dash displayed a message that said trak sys failed, soon followed by another message indicating the engine power had been reduced. The vehicle went from 60 MPH to approximately 20 MPH and the engine began to shudder with a feeling of loss of firing cylinders, and loss of vehicle steering control. The consumer called the renal car company, and he was advised to shut the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds and restart it. Over the next two miles the consumer could not get the vehicle to go over 15 MPH and the trak came back on with the shuddering of the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v151000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages) and stated that because he resided in a warmer climate state, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact stated that he resided in the mountains in his state and that his vehicle and others in the state needed to be included in the recall. The contact called the manufacturer but the manufacturer offered no assistance. The contact stated that he would have the vehicle repaired according to the recall, at his expense. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/29/12 *bf updated 07/10/12 updated 06/11/14
Service bulletins that may apply
- This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a...
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on glass ultraviolet (UV) Ray...
- Visibility
- Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are...
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
- Risk
- If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Recall number 12V151000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
11 of 608 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
There is 1 recall and 43 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Loss of power 82Check engine light 64Power steering loss 37Engine failure 33Stalling 28Whining noise 24Steering lock-up 19Grinding brakes 17Airbag light 15Overheating 13ABS 12Knocking 12Misfire 8Won't start 8Seat belt 7Steering noise 7No deployment 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel gauge 6Headlights 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Shudder 5
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