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2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice and Chevrolet Cheverolet SS recall: windshield wiper/washer

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 27, 2014. It covers about 4,794 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,794
reported
Jun 27, 2014
owners notified
Aug 22, 2014
related complaints
2

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Risk
Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.

Recall number 14V375000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about visibility problems.

2013 Chevrolet Caprice2014 Chevrolet Caprice2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS

Questions about recall 14V375000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice and Chevrolet Cheverolet SS windshield wiper/washer?

Yes. Recall 14V375000, reported on June 27, 2014, covers about 4,794 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V375000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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