Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The windshield wipers stop working on my 1996 silverado without any notice. They turn on and then depending on how long they are kept on, they just stop. I've had to drive home in the rain with very little visibility because of this. Chevrolet did a recall for this in 1998 for a limited number of VIN's. There are apparently many more problems than just what they recalled in 1998. The internet has hundreds of complaints from various Chevy truck owners in recent years. This is clearly a safety issue and a further recall should be considered because of the abrupt way the problem shows up. You don't know you have a problem until it is raining and you try to use the wipers and they don't work. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768333
Tl contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet C1500. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor works intermittently. He has had to tap the motor in order for it to function again. The dealer stated that the recall was no longer active. The failure mileage was 104,000 and current mileage was 104,500.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet C1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The wipers would stop while in motion and occasionally failed to engage when prompted. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in recall number 98V150001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current mileage is 101,200 and failure mileage was 99,500. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer stated the problem can be solved by replacing the windshield wiper motor pulse board. Updated
Dt: the caller received recall on one of his vehicles, but not the other. He said they both had the same problem with the windshield wipers not always working. They worked intermittently. The part in recall was the wiper motor. Manufacturer said the vehicle in question was not in recall. Dealer said they wont fix vehicle for free without recall letter.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet C1500 years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (115) and 1996 (56) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 55% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet C1500 window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Chevrolet C1500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet C1500 window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 99,000 miles; 0% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the windshield wiper/washer › motor (103 mentions), followed by the windshield wiper/washer (63).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.