2010 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 158about this part
- Share
- 20%of 784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 20% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've taken my Equinox to multiple mechanics and no one ever told me anything about it . My vehicle uses an excessive amount of engine oil after . My oil changes have to be every 3 weeks. . When turning on my vehicle it sounds like a tractor is ready to go. I have a small SUV that I know never made that loud noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11399503, filed 2021-03, 100,000 miles“Me and my wife were driving when it started to rain. So I turned on the windshield wipers. Then it started to pour down and it was hard to see. When I turned the wipers on high speed within a few minutes they stopped working. That's when I noticed that the wipers were stuck in the up position. I could not see anything I think god I was able to pull over.”
NHTSA complaint #11208476, filed 2019-05, 147,000 miles“I recently found my son's defrost was not working on his 2010 Equinox. As I was searching for troubleshooting information, I found there was a recall for this exact issue however my VIN was not covered in the recall. My assumption is they did nto accurately bookend this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11396168, filed 2021-02, 115,000 miles“Was in motion on the highway during a state of emergency snow storm and the wipers went completely out I spinned and almost crashed. After reading reviews this is common and GM only recalled certain years and VIN numbers leaving others to deal with the safety issue this is a major concern. My son was also in the car and a part of the faulty wiper system chevy is selling to its customers.”
NHTSA complaint #11176648, filed 2019-02, 118 miles“I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in my car in heavy traffic with construction all around and it began to rain heavily so I turned on the wipers and the wipers went up and stopped right in front of my face, I couldn't see anything. This is a very serious safety issue people could have been killed! How does this happen with no warning light or alarm or anything. I was terrified!”
NHTSA complaint #11243820, filed 2019-08, 152,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V489000Dec 23, 2009General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2010, GMC Terrain 2010
Related service bulletins
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232660Mar 7, 2023Special Coverage. On certain 2010-2012 model year and 2016-2017 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, the ball joints in the front windshield wiper modules of…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10219642Sep 13, 2022Special Coverage. On some vehicles, a link ball socket in the front wiper transmission may separate. If this were to occur, the driver would experience a sudden loss of front…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 10% |
| 2025 | 30 | 12% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 18 | 4% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 120 | 30% |
| 2015 | 278 | 41% |
| 2014 | 185 | 34% |
| 2013 | 159 | 21% |
| 2012 | 127 | 19% |
| 2011 | 76 | 10% |
| 2010 | 158 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 280 | 40% |
| 2005 | 30 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
271 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
182 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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