1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 16%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,977miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 16% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,977 miles. 2 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.
“My husband was driving our 1996 Tahoe when it just stopped! We found that the key had shut off while driving. We were in the middle of a thruway when everyone was driving 60 MPH. A very dangerous situation indeed. This has happened 3 times in the year I've owned the vehicle. We are also having a problem with the wipers working intermittently and sometimes get stuck in the middle of the windshield or jumping across the windshield pop, pop, pop.etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10614814, filed 2014-07, 80 miles“1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The left windshield wiper works and the right windshield wiper does not. This began while my husband was driving in the rain and resulted in very limited visibility. He went to auto zone to replace the wipers and when they replaced the right wiper, it did not correct the problem. I am taking it in for repair today. I have been told that it is probably the wiper transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10318375, filed 2010-03, 182,000 miles“The windshield wiper comes on and off intermittently. Without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts this vehicle runs off of ethanol. At times, the wipers will not shut off. Repairs have not been made as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10001530, filed 2002-12, 90,000 miles“The NHTSA campaign id #98v150001 to replace this part included vehicles prior to my VIN #. I want to report that I also had problems and finally had to have windshield wiper motor circuit board replaced. I want you to be aware that additional vehicles may need to be included in the recall for this replacement. I paid $50 for labor and $53.47 for the part. I believe GM should reimburse me for this cost.”
NHTSA complaint #765721, filed 2002-08“The windshield wipers have worked intermittently for at least the past 6 months. Nhtsa campaign I.d. Number 98v150000 was identified and the vehicle was taken to a Chevrolet dealer for recall. The dealer said that the VIN was not listed on their recall. I contacted Chevrolet and they indicated the same. This is a safety problem that we will correct at our expense versus a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #702010, filed 1999-01Related 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 Tahoe 1994–1996, 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 Tahoe 1994–1996, Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 11 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 15 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 50 | 19% |
| 1997 | 51 | 12% |
| 1996 | 44 | 16% |
| 1995 | 17 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 16% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
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