1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility problems

60 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 60
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer: motor
26
Windshield wiper/washer
21
Power window devices and controls
4
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
3
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
2
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
Rear window wiper/washer: motor
1
Glass, side/rear
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Astro visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 52

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Windshield wiper failureOpened May 31, 2002, closed July 23, 2003

As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.

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What 1996 Chevrolet Astro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Visibility · OR

Request for reimbursement for repairs made to windshield wiper motor circuit board. *mr faulty windshield wiper motor circuit board cracked and caused them to fail. Recall#03v159000 *scc

Filed Aug 2, 2003 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · MD

I have a 1996 chevrolet astro van. I've replaced the driver and passenger side power window motor's four times, each. Our company has 26 vehicles, all astro van's and all have the same problem. I just received a recall notice about the wiper motor on this vehicle. The power window motor definitely is more of a problem. I can't believe that there hasn't been a recall. In the winter, you'll being driving, lower the window and all of a sudden can't get it up. It's even more of a problem when it rains. Please check into this. I first replaced the motor on both sides @ 19,000 mile, than 39,000 miles and so on. When I called gm to complain the customer service rep was stone cold; couldn't care less! If you check into this you'll see it's a majpor problem.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Visibility · AL

Chevrolet astro van 1996. The drivers window motor stopped working about 6 months after purchase, was repaired, then it stopped working again about a 6 months later. The chevrolet dealer will not fix it because they say it is out of warranty. Still unusable.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Visibility · DC

The windshield wipers worked intermittently. Scc

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Visibility · IL

The wipers will work intermittently to non operational when needed. The motor has been replaced.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Visibility · IL

Wiper work intermittenly to non-operational when needed. Dealer and mfr was notified provide any further information. Ts

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Visibility · PA

Ongoing problem with windshield wipers working intermittently since 85,000 miles, until not operating at this present time. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Visibility · OH

Wipers quit working during heavy rain storm, switch position made no difference. After several minutes they started working again, only to fail working after a short period of time. This happened (4) more times during our driving time of 6 hours returning home from vacation.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Visibility · FL

Windshield wipers work intermittently during operation. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak. Consumer states the manufacturer should extend the recall 98043 on all chevrolet vehicles.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Visibility · VA

Windshield wipers work intermittently with problem becoming increasingly worse. At times, will work on highest speed, then at other times, will fail completely.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Astro have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (104 complaints), 1994 (88 complaints) and 1997 (62 complaints).