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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Chevrolet K25 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet K25, 33% of the 6 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.

“Recall 98v150000/manufacturer's recall 98043. Consumer contacted manufacturer in reference to recall, and manufacturer stated that VIN fell within the recall. However, this vehicle's VIN number has been excluded. Windshield wipers experienced the same type of problems as mentioned in recalll. Inoperative windshield wipers resulted in poor driver's visibility. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #867369, filed 2000-08

“While driving the windshield wipers failed causing poor visibility. Driver has to tap on the wiper motor box before operation continues. Problem was reported to dealership. Truck was not included in recall due to VIN. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #853722, filed 1999-12

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996233%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet K25

Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K25

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