Wipers suddenly stopped during a heavy rain at highway speeds. My wife and three children were on board. The stud that connects the wiper linkage to the motor had broken. Upon researching this, gm had issued a recall to affected vehicles in states that received heavy snowfall, west virginia was included and was where this vehicle spent most of its life. After calling gm they told me they couldn't do anything for me since the vehicle is now garaged in tennessee.
2012 GMC Acadia: windshield wiper failure
8 of the 296 complaints about the 2012 GMC Acadia describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 61,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
I have had to replace the headlight bulb and the day light bulbs 4 times since january. Each time I replace one the other goes out and it does't last longer than a few weeks. This is very dangerous and stressful as the headlights went out on me as I was driving home two nights ago and the road that I take to get home is very dark. Also, I had to replace the multi function switch (windshield wiper switch due to it only working on high speed) in january. I've noticed multiple people with the same complaints. Please fix this problem as buying bulbs are becoming expensive as well as the time it takes to get them replaced can be lengthy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 35 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers only worked at the highest setting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Exact problem as described by other owner...when the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or turn off the turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Now wiper will only work on high 6 mos later
Exact problem as described by other owner...when the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or turn off the turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Now wiper will only work on high 6 mos later
When the wipers are on and and the left turn signal is activated, the wipers stop working. To get them working again I have to turn the wipers all the way off and back on again or activate the right turn signal. In the rain I have to decide which is more important visibility or using my directional. Not a good choice to have to make.
Windshield wipers work inconsistently. Visibility can be lost causing an accident.
Driving on the highway, conditions consist of very heavy rain. Passenger wiper bolt came loose and cause the wiper blade to tangle up with driver wiper. Driver wiper now bent, passenger wiper now stopped working. Driver wiper now did not have enough tension because it was bent to clean the window adequately. I do remember a recall on this problem and did receive a letter from gmc to take the truck back to the dealer. I did take this vehicle back to the dealer in 2012 they said they addressed the problem. I only go to the dealer for repairs and maintenance on this vehicle. I had a small wrench and was able to tighten the bolt up on the passenger wiper. The reason I am submitting this is because the fix gmc suggested does not seem to work. I am scheduled to take the vehicle back to the dealer on saturday. I hope the fix works this time. Seems the solution of using a lock bolt or lock tight would stop the bolt from coming loose. This could be a very dangerous situation and I hope this is further investigated.
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 2012 GMC Acadia wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2012 GMC Acadia?
8 of 296 owner complaints about the 2012 GMC Acadia (3%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 GMC Acadia?
There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 GMC Acadia
Check engine light 21Headlights 19Shudder 14Airbag light 12Engine failure 11Jerking 11Grinding brakes 10Loss of power 10Stalling 10Power steering loss 9Fuel gauge 8Slipping 7Steering lock-up 6Fuel pump 5Won't start 5
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