2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,750 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 interior dash panel on my SILVERADO 1500, 4x4, crew cab has cracked behind the instrument cluster causing a loud rattle when going over bumps. The dash panel has also started to crack at the passenger side air bag location and I feel this could be a very dangerous situation if the airbag were to deploy, causing plastic dash parts to dislodge and hit occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #10762536, filed 2015-09, 45,000 miles“My truck has had this problem from the time it was made. They designed the defroster to work with the AC unit to produce dry air. But once the outside temp drops below 35 degrees the AC unit shuts off. With this setup it causes my windows to fog up with moist air requiring me to pull off the road until I can get the window cleared. Over the last two years I have almost wrecked due to not being able to see. I have contacted the dealer and Chevrolet and have not got any help.”
NHTSA complaint #10489517, filed 2012-12, 36,000 miles“When the air temp starts to drop to about 35 degrees the truck automatically turns off the air conditioner compressor and if there is any moisture on the coil it is then blown into the cab of the truck and severely fogs up the inside windows making it impossible to see out. Had to pull over and keep windows down until the moisture evaporated. (shower effect on mirror).”
NHTSA complaint #10370294, filed 2010-12, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact stated that when it was raining the defrost would not function. All of the windows in the vehicle were cloudy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for a diagnostic test and the technicians could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 9500.”
NHTSA complaint #10381419, filed 2011-02, 9,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 4wd extended cab lt. While driving approximately 30 MPH, he turned the defroster on and all of the windows became cloudy. He stated that when the failure happened he had to clean the windows. The failure had been on going for approximately 4 months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500 and the current mileage was 8,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10378197, filed 2011-01, 4,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
197 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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.
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