2016 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally document a series of catastrophic mechanical failures regarding the aforementioned vehicle. Despite rigorous maintenance and significant financial investment, the car remains non-drivable, posing a severe safety risk. Chronology of Failures: October 2024: Four months…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
“While driving with windshield wipers on, they suddenly stopped working. The wipers were stuck in position in the center of my windshield. Upon inspection, it appeared that one of the arms had become disconnected from the piece it was connected to. Snapped right off during unsafe driving conditions.”
filed Dec 25, 2025
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% |
| 2015 Equinox | 250 | 37% |
| 2014 Equinox | 167 | 31% |
| 2013 Equinox | 144 | 19% |
| 2012 Equinox | 121 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.