2012 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
The srs light indicator on dash board continues to come on/off while driving the vehicle. Sometimes the srs light stays on for a while and then turns off.
ODI 11209076
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
One day just starting my car noticed service airbag light came on and never went off. My vehicle has not been in an accident where any airbags were deployed. I have also noticed mini complaints online about the same problem. I also noticed a recall for my model for airbag issues but dealership says my vin number was not included. My windshield wiper fluid will not disperse as well wiper arm hand was replaced lines…
ODI 11243859
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
The electric in the vehicle has shorted out and made the headlights stop working in the middle of driving home in dark. The next day the passenger side wiper stop working and you have to turn wiper on high to even get driver side wiper to work. The door locks with not unlock or lock doors as well as windows won't go up and down.
ODI 11270597
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
The engine started running like a old, old tractor. I was told the motor keeps losing oil pressure known that type engine has problems but yet no recall. I spent thousands of dollars to pay for a new motor and installation on this. Just got that fixed and now the transmission went another expense on my part. What next!! This car is a lemon law problem!! What can i do about it? Please help!! Wheres the recalls?? This…
ODI 11246369
Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle is registered in montana, one of the states listed in recall #12v151000, re: windshield wipers becoming inoperable in cold weather. Check shows my vehicle is not subject to this recall, but my problem matches it exactly. Conditions, -12deg and light snow. Vehicle has been idling about 10 min with defroster on. I brushed off windshield and cleared come ice that had collected on the wiper blades and at the…
ODI 11057502
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers will only work on high. Thee is no low or intermediate.
ODI 11032141
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. On several occasions, while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the wiper arm nut loosened and prevented the windshield wipers from operating normally. The contact was able to tighten the wiper arm nut, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10979439
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
NO WIPERS NO HEADLIGHTS.
ODI 10958208
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor that moved the windshield wipers needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v151000 (visibility); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was…
ODI 10934708
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds and attempting to utilize the windshield wipers, they moved abnormally slow regardless of what speed was selected. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers made an abnormal noise and sometimes stopped independently. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v151000 (visibility).…
ODI 10917533
Visibility/Wiper
2012 chevrolet traverse, mileage 57,993. While driving during a snow storm i went to turn the front wipers on. The wipers activated, but immediately stopped half way up the window. The front wipers became totally inoperable at this time and now no longer function. Took the vehicle to its place of purchase and mechanic stated both the front wiper motor and transmission needed replacement. I tried to reference the…
ODI 10837763
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. After starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers were loose and failed to activate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v151000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10790589
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the faulty sensors were replaced; however, the failure recurred and the headlights stopped working. The contact had to drive with the high beams activated. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance, except to…
ODI 10936175
Visibility/Wiper
2012 traverse....66,000 miles on it and my wipers quit right in the middle of a snow storm.. It was acting up, the drivers not working when your had your left blinker going.. Then boom totally quit.. Taking to dealer tomorrow.. *tr
ODI 10683738
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
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