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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Chevrolet K15 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
43%of 7 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 K15, 43% of the 7 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.

“Contatacted GM concerning the problem. They told me my vehicle was not covered under current recall of this type vehicle even if my problem was the same as stated in the recall for 1996 vehicles. Please look into having my model vehicle included in the recall. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #703674, filed 1999-02

“98v150001 should cover 4wd k1500 same failure occurs with these models as the same unit is involved. Dealer won't fix because its not covered under recall . This is an oversight by NHTSA and the 4wd probably has a greater failure occurance since the failure mode is the solder joints failing due to vibration/ shock, which on a 4wd I would think it to be worse. In the htsa discription it says 2wd and 4wd vehicles but GM is only covering 2wd. So I guess I have to ask why ??”

NHTSA complaint #731402, filed 2000-09

“Complaint regarding the recall relating to the windshield wiper controller circuit board. The windshield wipers didn't start or stop while operating. The wiper motor module was replaced. The consumer requested that NHTSA take action in processing claim to GM, and a full audit of GM's recall procedures(both past and present).”

NHTSA complaint #10034011, filed 2003-08

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996343%
1995411%
1994310%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet K15

Brakes
3 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K15

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