1996 Chevrolet C1500 Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · data through 09/08/2026
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 229 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 overview page.
What owners report
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE ONE NEVER KNOWS WHEN IT…”NHTSA complaint 862049 — filed 05/17/2000
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. CAUSE UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 861665 — filed 05/09/2000
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MMANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN.”NHTSA complaint 859108 — filed 03/23/2000
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor is the most-reported problem area on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500: 37 of 229 complaints on file (16.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 have in total?
229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 14 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.
