The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V276000·Announced 2011-05-06

GM Recalls 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for Wiper Defect

General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because the windshield wiper motor nut may loosen, potentially rendering wipers inoperative and reducing driver visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured between September 22, 2010, and November 5, 2010. The recall addresses a condition where the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification.

If the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If the nut loosens sufficiently, the wipers could become inoperative. This defect could reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before May 11, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.gmownercenter.com.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC COLORADO, CANYON
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,674

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • COLORADO
  • CANYON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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