2012 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 94,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wipers stopped” (30% of reports).
- 121visibility/wiper complaints
- 94,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $440typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wipers stopped: mentioned in 36 of 121 complaints (30%)
- Wiper transmission: mentioned in 22 of 121 complaints (18%)
- Heavy rain: mentioned in 18 of 121 complaints (15%)
- Hear motor: mentioned in 9 of 121 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox at $440, and half of them between $390 and $490.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 121 complaints, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2025 Equinox | 28 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 2,800 |
| 2018 Equinox | 11 | 3% | 13,100 |
| 2017 Equinox | 11 | 4% | 43,178 |
| 2016 Equinox | 114 | 29% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 250 | 37% | 75,703 |
| 2014 Equinox | 167 | 30% | 80,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 144 | 19% | 58,500 |
| 2012 Equinox | 121 | 18% | 94,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 69 | 9% | 112,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 132 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 136,000 |
| 2008 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Equinox | 34 | 5% | 96,369 |
| 2005 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 115,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Wipers do not work Seems to not recognize when idling and starts to shake if stopped at a red light. Randomly will go through 2 quarts of oil in one day
My drivers side wiper blade stopped working while the passenger side is still working. I saw a recall for this linkage on the site but itâs not for my specific VIN. Additionally, my catalytic converter has damage due to excessive oil consumption. Halfway through my regular oil changes the oil is…
Windshield wipers stopped working
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Chevrolet Equinoxs have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (18% of the 685 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems start?
The median reported mileage is 94,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $440 (half paid between $390 and $490), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “wipers stopped”, in 36 of 121 complaints, followed by “wiper transmission” (22).
Other 2012 Chevrolet Equinox problems
See all 2012 Chevrolet Equinox problems or visibility/wiper problems across all Equinox years.