Rear vision is impared when looking through back glass.the de-icer/defroster has turned ( foggy) .this is a real safety concern at night especially.
1996 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems
13 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core9
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system3
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Impala visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
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What 1996 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Heater core in my 1996 impala is constantly clogging, therefore no heat and no defrosters. Cooling system flushed 2 times by chevrolet garage. They have no way to correct the problem. This problem is nation wide and not a local issue.
Heater core blocked-no defrost capability-vision obstructed-dangerous situation-the impala club has hundreds of reports of this defect which appears due to the dex-cool anti freeze installed by gmc at the factory.according to input from the membership replacement of the core, flushing the system, replacement of the radiator and refilling with traditional anti freeze corrects the problem. Failure in the systems with the dex-cool occurs in as little as 11,000 miles but many failures seem to occur at 40,000 to 50,000 miles. The dex-cool is stated to last for 100,000 miles. Gm is presently refusing to correct the defect.
Right (passenger side) windshield wiper linkage failed. The linkage in the cowl plenum chamber broke at the attachment to the right w/s wiper drive pivot.
Heater core clogs up from (dex-cool) antifreeze, resulting in no heat for defrosters causing fogging of the windows, unable to rectify.
Heat/defrost has failed twice both times flushed and repaired by myself (ase master cert. Mech.) both in cold weather defrost would'nt clear windshield for proper visibilty gm claims there is no problem with dex-cool in the system and it's my problem not theirs.
Heat doesn't work in the winter. Heater core has to be flushed every winter because of build up. Dealer says that this is rare, never heard before of this problem, and doesn't know its cause. *ak
Major visability and safety problem caused by defroster/heater failure on most 1996 impalas due to chemical reaction with new (1996) dex-cool anti-frreeze in heater core causing accelerated loss of heat until complete blockage occurs.
Dexcool antifreeze clogs heater core, resulting in heater not working. Has happened twice since puchase of car.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Impala visibility
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Impala have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Impala visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most visibility complaints are 2002 (34 complaints), 2006 (29 complaints) and 2011 (28 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Impala problems
Steering 12Electrical 11Transmission 11Engine 10Fuel system 9Tires 8Brakes 7Suspension 6Seat belts 4Wheels 4Acceleration 2Body 2Airbags 1Lights 1Seats 1
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