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

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (23)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 15780 - Safety Recall Windshield Wiper Motor Failure
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 15780 Date: October 2015
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-1

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