1996 Chevrolet S10 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 100about this part
- Share
- 15%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 100 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 15% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've experienced the same problems with the windshield wipers as the vehicles that were recalled. However, my VIN# was such that I had to pay for the repairs. I don't understand why so many s-10 owners have had the same problem, yet an additional recall has not been issued. I guess it will take a class action suit before GM will fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #739332, filed 2001-01“I have experienced intermittent windshield wiper failure. I understand that this vehicle was recalled several years ago for this problem (NHTSA campaign id number 98v150001). A dealer I called said my vehicle was not affected by this recall. Can you verify that my particular truck is not affected?”
NHTSA complaint #766698, filed 2002-09“Checked with my dealer after my wipers began working intermittently, and I read about the recall but was told my VIN # was not one of the affected units. Purchased a new module from the dealer on 9/10/00 and replaced the module myself and wipers have worked fine since. Noticeable wear on the electrical contacts on the old module.”
NHTSA complaint #731156, filed 2000-09“They have a recall for trucks made from aug 1994-may 1996.. My truck was made in july 1996. It has the exact same problems as my 1996 s-10 which was covered under the recall. Windshield wipers do not operate all the time or when they do operate they are sporadic. Very annoying especially in bad weather.”
NHTSA complaint #716354, filed 1999-12“I have contacted Chevrolet and they have taken the information on my windshield wiper problem. But just say that there is not a recall campaign for my car's problem. So this is not a common problem for this series according to the Chevrolet representatives.”
NHTSA complaint #716929, filed 2000-01Related 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 S10 1996–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
- 98V150001Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1995–1996, Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
- 97V008001Jan 27, 1997The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1996, GMC Sonoma 1996
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 204 | 33% |
| 1997 | 117 | 25% |
| 1996 | 100 | 15% |
| 1995 | 207 | 23% |
| 1994 | 241 | 25% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet S10
222 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsEngine cooling
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsEquipment
36 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10
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