Chevrolet Silverado Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 486 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 20 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (148). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (48% of reports).
- 486visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%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 233 of 486 complaints (48%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 49 of 486 complaints (10%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 30 of 486 complaints (6%)
- Poor visibility: mentioned in 29 of 486 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 136 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 486 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% | 22,000 |
| 2014 Silverado | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 200 |
| 2010 Silverado | 6 | 10% | 3,313 |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 47,797 |
| 2007 Silverado | 8 | 4% | 27,000 |
| 2006 Silverado | 5 | 3% | 24,588 |
| 2005 Silverado | 8 | 3% | 26,393 |
| 2004 Silverado | 18 | 3% | 1,500 |
| 2003 Silverado | 20 | 3% | 38,500 |
| 2002 Silverado | 19 | 3% | 45,500 |
| 2001 Silverado | 15 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 28 | 2% | 40,399 |
| 1999 Silverado | 44 | 3% | 80,750 |
| 1998 Silverado | 45 | 16% | 83,611 |
| 1997 Silverado | 38 | 14% | 92,000 |
| 1996 Silverado | 73 | 39% | 84,500 |
| 1995 Silverado | 148 | 56% | 99,251 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield
Model years: 2003
Problem: Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous urethane bonding bead between the body surface and the windshield.
Risk: In vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. Owner notification began on january 28, 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact own a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact noticed that the plastic piece from the rear defroster window was sparking and smoke was coming from rear window. In addition, the plastic was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear window defroster…
2010 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to accessory power module safety recall. The consumer stated the hybrid control module was failed and there would be no parts available to repair it. The manufacturer denied repair assistance and would not buy back the vehicle. The vehicle's…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear window defroster and the window slide began to smoke and there was an abnormal noise. The contact turned off the defroster to avoid a fire. The contact has discontinued the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado. While the contact was washing the vehicle, the windshield shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear windshield of the vehicle shattered without warning. The driver sustained an arm laceration that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 486 owner complaints about visibility for the Chevrolet Silverado. 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 233 of 486 complaints, followed by “wiper motor” (49).
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- Electrical System problems (711)
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- Steering problems (533)
- Structure problems (490)
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