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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Chevrolet C3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
12%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet C3500, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Windshield wipers operate erratically on all settings. When wipers are turned on mist they operate on high. A recall was issued on the vehicle, however , this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #841280, filed 1999-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996312%
1995715%
1994633%
1993427%
1992113%
1989114%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C3500

Brakes
9 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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