2016 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and others recall: motor
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 29, 2015. It covers about 29,295 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 29,295
- reported
- Sep 29, 2015
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 2015
- related complaints
- 10
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
- Risk
- A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
Recall number 15V609000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Enclave 2016 2016
- Chevrolet Traverse 2016 2016
- GMC Acadia 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 15V609000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and others motor?
Yes. Recall 15V609000, reported on September 29, 2015, covers about 29,295 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V609000?
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
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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