1996 GMC K2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 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 K2500, 29% of the 14 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.
“Windshield wipers work erratically. They shut on/off on their own at any time. When needed they shut off, and it takes a while before cutting back on. Dealer has been contacted. Vin is not included in recall 96043, consumer repaired on his own.”
NHTSA complaint #882043, filed 2001-03“Windshield wipers function working intermittently or not at all. Problem originally occurred only in intermittant and low setting, but now also affects operation in high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #764097, filed 2002-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC K2500
8 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC K2500
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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