1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my VIN doesn't have a recall. Windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. When I was coming in to work this morning at 0430 in the rain the wiper turned off and would come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10263308, filed 2009-03, 120,000 miles“Windshield wiper motor intermittent operation;I researched the problem and found there was a recall for my make ,model. However after taking my truck to the dealer I was notified my VIN was not on the list. I then contacted GM. I was told there was nothing they could do about the recall and if I felt this was a safety problem I should take it to be fixed. I feel they do not think loss of your wipers is a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10120632, filed 2005-05, 105,000 miles“Windshield wipers often fail when turned on, owner has to hit the motor to get them working again. This vehicle does not fall under the GM recall on the 1996 model due to VIN#. Also, had a steering column malfunction which needed to be repaired. Owner believes that the solder joints are responsible for both of these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #836357, filed 1999-03“Dt the consumer received a letter on february 23, 2003 from Chevrolet, it was a special provision letter for the windshield wipers, contacted the two dealers ,they said this vehicle fell within the seven year limit or 70,000 and my vehicle has 41,000 but they said it past the seven years, but it was outside the seven years. It was void when the consumer received it. The windshield wipers work intermently on the vehicle, the wiper motor faied. On september 29, 2005 the windshield wipers quit working completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138210, filed 2005-09“While driving in rain windshield wipers will stop working. Had to stop vehicle and get out to start windshield wiper back to work by hand. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8005303, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 34 | 44% |
| 1997 | 30 | 42% |
| 1996 | 6 | 27% |
| 1995 | 6 | 26% |
| 1994 | 34 | 65% |
| 1993 | 9 | 75% |
| 1992 | 2 | 29% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology