2010 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 GMC Sierra, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.
“On or about that date, driving about 25 miles on rural roads at speeds from 45 to 55 MPH, the dampness in the air caused condensation haze to form on the inside of the window. I turned on the defrosters which cleared off the drivers side window so I could see but the passengers side never cleared and I had 0 visibility to anything on the right hand side of the road or pulling out from driveways or roads on the right hand side. I took it to the dealer to get repaired to be told GM had a service bulletin on this that showed them how to reprogram the system to correct this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649868, filed 2014-10, 49,700 miles“My 2010 Gmc Sierra has an issue with the defroster not doing an adequate job when the temperature goes below 40 degrees. The computer system will not allow you to turn on the A/C to defrost the windows nor will it allow you to turn off the recirculating air. So basically after 40 degrees outside you are just pumping the same humid air through the cabin causing severe fogging of all the windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562335, filed 2014-01, 47,000 miles“During a trip along wa highway 2, westbound thru stevens pass, the temperature was dropping as indicated by the vehicles outside temperature indication. As it traversed from approx 42 degrees f to 36 degrees f all windows fogged severely so as to render no visibility. The defroster was engaged during this event. This vehicle has a manual HVAC system. This has occurred numerous times as the temperature traverses below 36 degrees f, all times result in excessive cabin moisture and window fogging. This event has been reported by other 2010/2011 Gmc/silverado/avalance, etc owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426294, filed 2011-09, 950 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10113062Jun 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or…
- 10112615Nov 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have windows inoperative while the engine is…
- 10043892Nov 1, 2012Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. May not be any air flow from the hvac vents. One possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s)…
- 10112491Oct 17, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have passenger window express down feature is inoperative. Technician should…
- 10112451Oct 5, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have passenger window express down feature is inoperative. Technician should…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Sierra
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Sierra
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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