The problem
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. If a buildup of snow or ice restricts the movement of the passenger side windshield wiper arm, the pivot housing can crack and the wipers will not operate.
The risk
Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began August 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-068 (01V068000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01014 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | March 8, 2001 |
| Owners notified | August 14, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 129,427 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-068 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began August 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 129,427 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.