Recall 11V276 covers 4,674 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon vehicles for a loose windshield-wiper crank arm nut. Repair is free at franchised Chevrolet dealers.
Chevrolet is recalling 4,674 2011 Colorado and Canyon vehicles because the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut was not tightened to specification. If the nut loosens during wiper use, the wipers can stop working, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The windshield wiper motor on the 2011 Colorado and Canyon drives the wiper linkage that moves the blades across the glass. A crank arm on that motor converts the motor's rotation into the back-and-forth sweep you see from the driver's seat. A nut holds that crank arm tight, so the linkage stays connected under load.
In recall 11V276, that crank arm nut was not tightened to specification on affected trucks. When the wipers push against snow or ice, or when they run across a dry windshield, the extra resistance works against the loose nut. If the nut loosens enough, the motor keeps turning but the wiper linkage no longer moves the blades as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign is the wipers slowing, slipping, or stopping when you need them to clear the windshield.
Who's affected?
Both listed pickups use the same wiper-system component in this recall.
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | wiper system |
|---|---|
| 2011 GMC Canyon | wiper system |
| Units affected | 4,674 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose wiper motor crank arm nut can keep the windshield wipers from clearing the glass, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. If the wipers act abnormally, limit driving in rain or snow and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Colorado or Canyon is included in this recall.
- Wait for Chevrolet confirmation that the wiper-motor crank-arm nut repair is open before scheduling.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer once the repair is open, and ask for the free wiper-motor crank-arm nut securing service that restores reliable wiper operation.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V276 when you call.
- Avoid driving in snow, ice, or rain until the repair is complete because failed wipers reduce driver visibility.
What happens at the repair
Because the repair status is not listed as available, treat the final dealer repair as not open until Chevrolet confirms it for your VIN. At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician secures the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut so the wiper linkage stays tightened under load from snow, ice, or a dry windshield. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 11V276.
Timeline
| May 6, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V276?
Recall 11V276 covers 4,674 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles with a windshield wiper motor crank arm nut that was not tightened to specification. If the nut loosens, the wipers stop working and reduced driver visibility increases crash risk.
What should I do if my 2011 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V276. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut repair. Reference recall number 11V276 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will secure the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge under recall 11V276.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of windshield wiper operation. Snow, ice, or dry-windshield use can loosen the crank arm nut if it was not tightened correctly, and the wipers can stop working. Reduced visibility increases crash risk.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 11V276.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V276000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V276 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V276000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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