1996 Chevrolet Astro Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WILL QUIT WORKING. NO SIGN THAT WINDSHIELD MOTOR IS WORKING. REPLACED PULSE WIPER BOARD.”NHTSA complaint 870231 — filed 09/12/2000
“WIPERS OFTEN QUIT AND WON'T START BACK MANY TIMES DURING A RAINSTORM.”NHTSA complaint 724289 — filed 06/20/2000
“WE ALSO OWN A 1995 S10 PICKUP AND WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IT WAS CORRECTED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER…”NHTSA complaint 724197 — filed 06/19/2000
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro: 26 of 263 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
