Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet silverado. While operating the vehicle, the windshield wipers operated intermittently without warning. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v159000 (visibility/wiper). The contact took the vehicle to wittmeier chevrolet (2292 forest ave, chico, ca 95928, (530) 895-8181) and was informed that the parts for the recall repair were currently on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
1996 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems
74 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 74
- of this car's complaints
- 40%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor51
- Windshield wiper/washer18
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 chevy silverado customer states that the windshield wiper motor should be recalled because the motor might fail resulting in cracking solder joints on the controller circuit board customer wants to be reimbursed**cc the consumer stated he has documentation that his vehicle was included in the recall, however the dealer states his vehicle was not included.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer was alerted however no inspection has been made.
Intermittently windshield wipers failed to operate or function properly due to the defect described in recall 03v159000. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The windshield wiper motor had to be replaced.
While traveling on the highway in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently and without prior warning.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.
Windshield wipers stopped working. Turned to high they started working, if put in limit time it did not work. Shut off truck and restarted truck they worked o.k. For 5 min. Then stopped again.
The windshield wipers stopped working.
Windshield wipers worked only intermittantly. There was a recall, but this vehicle was not affected. Ts
Consumer state while using windshield wiper without any indication wiper would work intermits. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Mr
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado visibility
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (149 complaints), 1994 (128 complaints) and 1996 (74 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Brakes 31Transmission 22Seats 15Fuel system 14Engine 13Airbags 11Body 8Acceleration 5Lights 5Electrical 4Steering 4Suspension 2Seat belts 1Tires 1
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