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1996 Chevrolet Silverado wipers, windshield & visibility problems

Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 74 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
74 32% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Driving at approx 55 MPH another vehicle came from right stopping at stop sign, suddenly pulled out from right side of consumer vehicle, ending up hitting driver's side door. Hit head on. Air bag did not deploy/seat belt was worn at time, consumer received head/ disc/ back/ neck injuries. Dealership cannot find problem. Claim sensor was toggled, neededto get new bumper/ fan was into motor part cracked.

July 1997 CrashInjury

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer was alerted however no inspection has been made.

Reported at 80,000 miles, June 2006

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