GMC Acadia: Visibility — motor

Affects GMC Acadia · 2016 — about 29K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational