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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1995 Chevrolet Sierra PU Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
45%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
171,289miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Chevrolet Sierra PU, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 171,289 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 1995 gmc sierra. While driving approximately 2 miles out of the driveway, the low beam headlights failed to operate normally. He was able to use the high beam lights. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 171289 and the current mileage was 171374. Rk”

NHTSA complaint #10222838, filed 2008-03, 171,289 miles

“While driving at highway speed there was a heavy morning dew and windshield wipers didn't work at all. Got out and pull on the wiper blades, and the started to work. Contacted the dealer who was not able to help.”

NHTSA complaint #853193, filed 1999-11

“When applying the windshield wipers they won't come on, and consumer has to use his hands in order for the wipers to work. Then windshield wiper's will only work intermittently.”

NHTSA complaint #846292, filed 1999-09

“On 14 dec 99, subject vehicel failed to start. There was absolutely no prior indication of potential failure. Initial assessment by owner was the starter failed to operate. Local Chevrolet dealership, jim rathmann Chevrolet was contactd and service advisor told of initial vehicle assessment of failure. Service advisor agreed with initail assessment and recommended the vehicle be towed into service department for examination. Final assessment by authorized/certified Chevrolet dealership was the starter failed to operate and required replacement for normal operation. …”

NHTSA complaint #716077, filed 1999-12

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995545%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Sierra PU

Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Sierra PU

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