2012 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper problems
121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed May 3, 2026
“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 it’s 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…”
filed Nov 12, 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 2012 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.