2015 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 278about this part
- Share
- 41%of 680 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,703miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 278 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 41% of the 680 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,703 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“The windshield wipers stopped working on my 2015 Equinox that has less than 55,000 miles. Appears to be the wiper motor and not just a fuse. I got in my car to leave the store on a rainy night, turned on the wipers and heard a pop or a click and they stopped where they were and I can now move them freely with my hand but they will not go with the controls.”
NHTSA complaint #11407376, filed 2021-04, 55,000 miles“The bushings on the stabilizer bar pop off cause the wipers to stop working. But can move by had. In the last week I have had to have them put back on. And the parts that it calls for doesn't work very long. They are not snugg enough. They stopped working during the rain we have had and the 1st time I was on the interstate in middle of thunder storm.”
NHTSA complaint #11352205, filed 2020-08, 114,000 miles“I received a notice from GM on my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox on 2/6/20 stating that there may be a condition where a link ball socket in the wiper transmission may separate. If this were to occur, the driver would experience a sudden loss of wiper function! After talking with GM and the dealer, was told this does not constitute a recall. I strongly disagree!”
NHTSA complaint #11307520, filed 2020-02, 26,000 miles“When I was driving down the interstate it started to pour down rain, I turned my wipers on full speed and the wiper stopped in the middle of the window and would not activate. Vehicle was in motion on an interstate almost causing me to wreck due to not being able to see other traffic. Will be bringing the car to the dealership for service.”
NHTSA complaint #11338093, filed 2020-07, 95,000 miles“On may 31, 2019 while driving in a heavy rain storm my wipers suddenly stopped in the upmost position causing zero visability on a busy road. After getting safely off the road I tried moving the wiper blades and can hear clunking when they move. The linkage has separated at the bushing. This is a very dangerous defect that needs to be resolved by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #11217132, filed 2019-05, 78,489 milesRelated recalls
- 22V165000Mar 17, 2022General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2014–2015, GMC Terrain 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 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…
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 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
227 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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