1996 GMC Sierra Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1996 GMC Sierra, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (68% of reports).
- 84visibility complaints
- 71,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 54%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 57 of 84 complaints (68%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 16 of 84 complaints (19%)
- Provide further information: mentioned in 11 of 84 complaints (13%)
- Wiper wiring: mentioned in 7 of 84 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 1 a fire.
GMC Sierra visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 2016 Sierra | 1 | 17% | 64,000 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 152,000 |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 25,371 |
| 2010 Sierra | 2 | 6% | 25,325 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 60,132 |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% | 97,500 |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% | 132,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 7 | 4% | 34,750 |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Sierra | 6 | 2% | 33,500 |
| 2001 Sierra | 5 | 2% | 96,650 |
| 2000 Sierra | 13 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 1999 Sierra | 18 | 3% | 79,700 |
| 1998 Sierra | 32 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Sierra | 24 | 10% | 85,066 |
| 1996 Sierra | 84 | 34% | 71,000 |
| 1995 Sierra | 140 | 54% | 87,072 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the windshield wipers do not work properly they have a strange pattern to them. They quit, and had a humming noise from the wiper motor.*ak had windshield wiper recall performed. Motor and circuit board were replaced. Repairs at gmc dealership on 6/13/05. *tt *nm
My windshield wipers only work intermitedly and i found the recal for it on this site. 996 gmc sierra pickup..the dealorship is saying even though my wipers are broken they cannot repair for free because my particular vin # isn't on the list. *ak
The windshield wipers worked intermittently the dealer refused to replace them. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 GMC Sierras have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about visibility for the 1996 GMC Sierra (34% of the 246 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1996 GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 57 of 84 complaints, followed by “work intermittently” (16).
See all 1996 GMC Sierra problems or visibility problems across all Sierra years.