2013–2014 Chevrolet Caprice, Cheverolet SS recall: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V375000
- Reported
- June 27, 2014
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- Vehicles affected
- About 4,794
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Safety risk
Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chevrolet Caprice (2013, 2014); Chevrolet Cheverolet SS (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.