2011 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 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 defrost on my truck does not funtion properly. It may take up to 15 to 20 minutes for my front windshield and driver and passenger window to clear. The windows are clear when I pull out of the garage. As I am traveling to my destination the windshield and driver and pssenger windows fog up. I usually pull over to the side of the road until it clears. I let my truck warm up before leaving the driveway so the air coming out is warm. Most of the time I may have an 8 inch circle to see out of. If I wipe it off it comes back again. This has been happening since I purchased the vehicle in 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787301, filed 2015-10, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10113062Jun 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or…
- 10112615Nov 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have windows inoperative while the engine is…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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