2016 Chevrolet Equinox · symptom sheet
Windshield wipers stop working
- 104owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- $550median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 21, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
113 of the 395 complaints on this car are about the windshield and wipers. 104 of those describe wiper failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Equinox.
Tick what matches of 104 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the wiper motor (27 reports) and the wiper linkage (10 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
What owners paid
16 of the 104 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $325 to $4,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 62,000 and 90,501 miles, from the 38 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Windshield Wiper transmission failed, front wipers inoperable No visibility while driving when raining No warning lamps or indication other than failure of operation”
Filed May 5, 2022
“Wiper motor stopped working in severe heavy rain storm. Had zero visibility at night. Had to drive 2 miles before I could safely park vehicle and not go in a ditch or hit another car. Next day went to Auto store got replacement $124 later its fixed by myself. Same issue as recall on 2014-2015 models 2016 needs to be included.”
Filed Apr 10, 2022
“Wiper transmission not working. The motor is fine but the transmission keeps disconnecting”
Filed Mar 14, 2022
“I was driving on the highway in the rain and my windshield wiper stopped in the middle of my windshield.”
Filed Dec 16, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 104 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 78 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 72 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 68 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 64 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 44 reports
- Timing chain or cam phaser rattles 26 reports