2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,728 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.
“Vehicle visibility issue. All inside windows fog up on a regular basis during cold weather driving. Visibility becomes completely blocked making driving very dangerous. A layer of ice actually forms inside the windshield which takes up to 20 minutes to clear using just the vehicles defrosters with the fan set to the highest speed. The front driver and passenger windows do not ever clear completely in cold weather. This is very frustrating as I have never had this happen on any of my previous GM vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10497928, filed 2013-02, 12,456 miles“Spontaneous windshield crack, originating form passenger side upper right corner to center of windshield; approx 8 long. Crack in dash perpendicular to passenger airbag area, approx 2 long. Vehicle was parked in covered garage for 72 hours, discovered upon next use.”
NHTSA complaint #10993398, filed 2017-06, 85,000 miles“I am 6ft 1in tall and when I sit in the truck with the seat in its lowest position, leaves me with 1-2 inches of head space, I can not adjust the outside mirrors enough to safely see down the sides of the truck. The mirrors do not flair out or up enough for me to safely see into the adjacent lanes on either side of the truck. I sat in several tahoes and the mirrors were all the same. I have remediated the problem, some what, by attaching a convex mirror to each of my side mirrors. When the mirrors are fully flared up and out, half of the image I see in the mirrors is of my own truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10454886, filed 2012-04“2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. Consumer states problem with windows fogging up the consumer stated while driving, the windows began to fog up on the sides. The consumer believed the problem had to do with the temperature drop by a few degrees. The consumer stated the third time while driving, the front windshield became fogged, and then all of the windows fogged up. It took over 20 minutes to clear the windows. The dealer informed the consumer a bulletin had been issued which stated the recirculation door was not closing all the way. They also stated GM tech's had no idea what was causing it.”
NHTSA complaint #10377878, filed 2011-01Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
212 complaintsAir bags
185 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.
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