Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 26 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (31% of reports).
- 300visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 92 of 300 complaints (31%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 19 of 300 complaints (6%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 17 of 300 complaints (6%)
- Hot air: mentioned in 16 of 300 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 199 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 300 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 14,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 9,000 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 49,000 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 7,500 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 71,500 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 2,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 11,700 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% | 9,500 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 3,050 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 48,664 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 3% | 39,000 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 14 | 2% | 54,434 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 52,798 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 128,500 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 59 | 16% | 75,250 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 75 | 14% | 97,000 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 14% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud pop and looked in the rearview mirror and became aware that the rear glass had shattered. The contact stated that the temperature was below freezing and that the…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the defroster activated, there was smoke coming from the rear window, followed by a loud noise. The contact stated that upon turning around, the contact noticed that the driver's side rear…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the cabin became foggy, and the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from between the sliding window and the rear passenger's side window. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with the defroster activated, the contact observed a burning odor, and the rear window shattered. The contact steered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that while…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the rear sliding glass defroster element overheated. The contact was unsure but thought that the defroster had activated independently. The contact stated that the heating element had caught…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 300 owner complaints about visibility for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 92 of 300 complaints, followed by “rear window” (19).
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Electrical System problems (2,694)
- Engine problems (2,656)
- Power Train problems (2,508)
- Air Bags problems (2,409)
- Steering problems (1,526)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,525)
- Structure problems (933)
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