1996 GMC Sierra visibility problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 GMC Sierra — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Jun 3, 2005
“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”
filed Dec 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Sierra | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Sierra | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Sierra | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.