2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain recall: motor

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 4, 2016. It covers about 367,808 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 367,808
reported: Aug 4, 2016
owners notified: Apr 13, 2017
related complaints: 213

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.

Recall number 16V582000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Equinox 2013 2013
GMC Terrain 2013 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 213 complaints about visibility problems.

2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013 GMC Terrain

Questions about recall 16V582000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain motor?

Yes. Recall 16V582000, reported on August 4, 2016, covers about 367,808 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V582000?

GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.

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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