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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility/wiper Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026

132Visibility/wiper complaints
16.8%Of all 784 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE271 · 34.6%
POWER TRAIN173 · 22.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER132 · 16.8%
AIR BAGS54 · 6.9%

Share of the 784 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE WIPERS DISCONNECTED FROM THE DRIVE AND STOPPED…”NHTSA complaint 10503860 — filed 03/20/2013
“PURCHASE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2009. INSTRUMENT PANEL FAULTY WITHIN MONTHS OF PURCHASE. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER & LIGHTS ON DASH GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE…”NHTSA complaint 10503208 — filed 03/15/2013
“HELLO ON A FEW DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY CENTER CONSOLE AS STOPPED FUNCTIONING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON/OFF DEFROSTER, HEAT, ETC. I HAVE CALLED CHEVROLET…”NHTSA complaint 10484929 — filed 11/16/2012

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Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have visibility/wiper problems?

Visibility/wiper is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox: 132 of 784 complaints on file (16.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

784 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.