2012 GMC Terrain visibility/wiper problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 GMC Terrain — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving while it was raining. The wipers stopped working. The driverside wiper jumped partially off the windshield. I had my mechanic inspect it. The fuses, relay, and wiper motor are operational. The bushing on the wiper transmission failed. I found the following recall. Special Coverage…”
filed Sep 18, 2023
“Ball joint for wiper assembly just "pops off" while in use causing wipers to stop working. I have taken vehicle apart, fixed the issue ( reconnecting the ball joint) and issue happens again. I understand the vehicle is from 2012, but uses same part 2010-2017, which is currently a recall on…”
filed Mar 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Terrain | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Terrain | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Terrain | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Terrain | 46 | 31% |
| 2015 Terrain | 101 | 34% |
| 2014 Terrain | 74 | 25% |
| 2013 Terrain | 50 | 14% |
| 2011 Terrain | 28 | 7% |
| 2010 Terrain | 40 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 GMC Terrain
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.