The problem
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, and GMC acadia vehicles currently registered in 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, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper May restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
The risk
If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 12V-151 (12V151000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 12036 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | April 9, 2012 |
| Owners notified | April 27, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 47,846 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 12V-151 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 47,846 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.