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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1996 GMC C1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
27%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 GMC C1500, 27% of the 15 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.

“The windshield wiper fail intermittently while being used. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm consumer heared a buzzing noise when trying to activate the windshield wiper. Contact manufacturer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was outside the range of VIN. #.”

NHTSA complaint #8018624, filed 2002-09

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996427%
1995413%
1994624%
1993629%
1992424%
1991120%

Other parts of the 1996 GMC C1500

Brakes
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC C1500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology