1996 GMC Savana Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 GMC Savana, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Windshield wipers failed to operate. Intermittently will not work on intermittent or low speed. Dealer advised my vehicle not recalled with numerous others recalled for same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10065817, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“Windshield wiper motor quit working while driving in a severe thunder storm. After pulling to the side of the road the wipers started working intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10013759, filed 2003-04, 67,000 miles“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued which described the exact problem. But the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The wipers would always work when on high speed. The consumer felt that his vehicle experienced the same problem as in recall# 03v159000.”
NHTSA complaint #10066849, filed 2004-07“While driving exterior mirriors vibrate so much that it makes it hard to see, and may cause tension headaches. Dealer has been contacted. Gm says this is a no-fix situation and refuse to make repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #834178, filed 1999-01“The vehicke had to have the engine heads reworked due to engine check light coming on starting at 2000 miles. #1 cylinder exhuast valve was sticking open. We have had the dealer replace the window motor control motor and switch. Failed 4 times. Brakes are terrible. Although ABS right front wheel will lock up, dealer can't seem to correct. Fuel pump failed in august 1998. Speedometer was acting up, would move 4-5 miles per hour at a time, not smoothly, would jump up or down. Cruise didn't work well. Dealer replaced speed control sensor in august 1998. …”
NHTSA complaint #701961, filed 1999-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Savana
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Savana
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.
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