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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 Chevrolet Van Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Van, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While drivng at highway speeds 55 MPH and above both outside rearview side mirrors vibrate, causing very poor visiblity. Dealers are aware of problem, but noted problem is unfixable, possible design flaw.”

NHTSA complaint #818243, filed 1997-11

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
200219%
200015%
199714%
199614%
1995315%
199419%
199315%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Van

Brakes
11 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Van

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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