2012 Chevrolet Equinox Wiper and visibility Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are wiper and visibility problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox?
127 owners have reported wiper and visibility problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 70,000–115,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
127 complaints 19% of all 2012 complaints 92,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (101 of 127). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Wipers and Visibility complaints by the year the problem happened.
Wipers and Visibility complaints by Equinox year
Related recalls
No recall covers wiper and visibility problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. See all 3 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Chevrolet Equinox wiper and visibility problems?
Complaints most often name the motor and windshield wiper / washer.
At what mileage do 2012 Chevrolet Equinox wiper and visibility problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 70,000–115,000 miles. The middle value is about 92,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Equinox wiper and visibility problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Equinox year has the most wiper and visibility complaints?
The 2015 Equinox, with 278 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.