1996 GMC Yukon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 GMC Yukon, 19% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,690 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 driving in a heavy storm, the windshield wipers work intermittently. Wipers stop occasionally on the windshield causing dangerous driving hazard. Contacted dealer, vehicle was not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #853494, filed 1999-11“Windshield wipers work intermittently. When windshield wipers stop working consumer can hear motor still running. Currently, windshield wipers don't work at all.”
NHTSA complaint #898629, filed 2001-11“Recall 98v150; windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Dealer contacted, and repairwork was done to remedy problem at owner's expense. Vehicle does not comply with recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #836553, filed 1999-04Related recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: GMC Yukon 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
- 98V150001Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack…Covers: GMC Yukon 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 20% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 13 | 19% |
| 1995 | 11 | 12% |
| 1994 | 19 | 33% |
| 1993 | 2 | 12% |
| 1992 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Yukon
14 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Yukon
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