2011 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the windshield wiper was activated, the windshield wiper arms detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…”
filed Jan 9, 2026
“Joint on the front windshield wiper assembly failed. Was driving in a 4 lane highway doing about 70 mph while it was raining. Windshield wipers stopped halfway through the movement they sat for a moment they moved to as far as they could go towards the driver side and that’s where they stayed. The…”
filed Apr 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 4 | 7% |
| 2025 Equinox | 26 | 12% |
| 2024 Equinox | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Equinox | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 Equinox | 111 | 28% |
| 2015 Equinox | 250 | 37% |
| 2014 Equinox | 167 | 31% |
| 2013 Equinox | 144 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.