My husband was driving our 1996 tahoe when it just stopped! We found that the key had shut off while driving. We were in the middle of a thruway when everyone was driving 60 MPH. A very dangerous situation indeed. This has happened 3 times in the year I've owned the vehicle. We are also having a problem with the wipers working intermittently and sometimes get stuck in the middle of the windshield or jumping across the windshield pop, pop, pop.etc.
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems
44 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer18
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor17
- Windshield2
- Power window devices and controls2
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility
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Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Windshield wiper failure
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 Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 chevrolet tahoe. The left windshield wiper works and the right windshield wiper does not. This began while my husband was driving in the rain and resulted in very limited visibility. He went to auto zone to replace the wipers and when they replaced the right wiper, it did not correct the problem. I am taking it in for repair today. I have been told that it is probably the wiper transmission.
Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. Updated 01/08/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. The vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
The windshield wiper comes on and off intermittently. Without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts this vehicle runs off of ethanol. At times, the wipers will not shut off. Repairs have not been made as of yet.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified ts
The federal safety agency campaign id #98v150001 to replace this part included vehicles prior to my VIN #. I want to report that I also had problems and finally had to have windshield wiper motor circuit board replaced. I want you to be aware that additional vehicles may need to be included in the recall for this replacement. I paid $50 for labor and $53.47 for the part. I believe gm should reimburse me for this cost.
The federal safety agency recall 98 v 150 001/manufacturer's recall 98043 concerning windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
The federal safety agency recall 98 v 150 001/ manufacturer's recalll 98043 concerning windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. This vehicle is not part of recall 98v150001.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V159000, 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (51 complaints), 1998 (50 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
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