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Vehicle recall 11V276000 · May 6, 2011

GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado

Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
GM's safety recall no. 11095.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V276000
Reported to NHTSA
May 6, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer campaign
11095
Owner notification
May 13, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
4,674
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Recall 11V276000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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