Windshield wiper arm nuts
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
Safety Consequence
If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
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FAQ: Recall 12V151000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V151000?
NHTSA recall 12V151000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 9, 2012. It addresses: Windshield wiper arm nuts. The recall affects approximately 47,846 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V151000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12036. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.