- General Motors is recalling 4,674 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks to fix inoperative windshield wipers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- The nut may not be tightened to specification on the windshield wiper motor crank arm and could loosen, which may result in the wipers becoming inoperative.
- The recall begins today.
WASHINGTON — General Motors is recalling 4,674 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks to fix inoperative windshield wipers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "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. Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash."
Dealers will fix the wiper motor crank arm nut. The recall is expected to begin on May 11. Owners can contact Chevrolet at (800) 630-2438 or GMC at (866) 996-9463.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon, have it checked out with your dealer ASAP.
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tra2883 says:
10:10 AM, 05/12/2011
When I saw the first part of this headline in the top headline bar, I expected the rest of it to read "2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon... will finally cease production." But nope... I guess GM isn't ready to give up on these trucks yet, though they probably ought to.
wikiwiki says:
08:03 AM, 05/12/2011
They sold 4,000 of these turds. Not 4 million. The way they wrote the article does make it look like 4 million at first glance. Maybe the owners bought them with the detachable steering wheel and wiper option?
jgcl2005 says:
07:43 AM, 05/12/2011
Wait...They still make the Colorado?
Wait...They sold 4.6Million Colorados?
Where was I?