Large Recall NHTSA · 22V165000 Reported March 17, 2022

Windshield wipers may fail

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 681,509 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V165000
Manufacturer Campaign
N212352530
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
681,509
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 17, 2022
Completion Rate
48.81

Defect Summary

General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014-2015 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 21, 2022. owner notification letters were mailed on october 25, 2022. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is n212352530.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 22V165000 or campaign N212352530.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V165000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V165000?

NHTSA recall 22V165000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 17, 2022. It addresses: Windshield wipers may fail. The recall affects approximately 681,509 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 22V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number N212352530. 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.