NHTSA Campaign 15V609000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Sep 29, 2015 · 29,295 vehicles affected

What's wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

Consequence

A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BUICK ENCLAVE 2016 29,295
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2016 29,295
GMC ACADIA 2016 29,295

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V609000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.