Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado And GMC Canyon Vehicles Manufactured From September 22, 2010, Through November 5, 2010. Some Of These Vehicles Have The Condition In Which The Windshield Wiper Motor Crank Arm Nut May Not Be Tightened To Specification. When The Wipers Are Operated With A Build-Up Of Snow Or Ice, Or If The Wipers Are Operated On A Dry Windshield, The Nut Could Loosen. If There Is Sufficient Loosening Of The Nut, The Wipers Could Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
CANYON
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V276000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Effect Of Defect
Driver Visibility Could Be Reduced Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Secure The Wiper Motor Crank Arm Nut Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is 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 Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100922
End Of Manufacture
20111105
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4674
Date Owners Notified
20110513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20110506
Make Campaign Number
11095