Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% | 35,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% | 0 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% | 1,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% | 32,000 miles |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% | 33,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% | 68,000 miles |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% | 54,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% | 57,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% | 92,000 miles |
| 1997 | 10 | 16% | 55,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Very limited while driving in the dark cause head lights go off and can't drive in the rain or snow cause wipers turn off not save for my family and I and other drivers on the road Thai all happen, After the dealer (Lithia Chevrolet of Redding, CA) performed GM recall programming on the Serial Data Gateway Module (SDGM) and related software updates, my truck began having serious electrical failures. Immediately after the recall work, all exterior lights, interior lights, and trailer lights began flickering on and off while driving. The windshield wipers also pause or stop for a moment when this happens. None of these issues existed before the recall. This appears to be a module reset or corrupted calibration caused during the recall reprogramming. …
Can not see when driving in reverse in the dark. Camera image appears as a red fog and I can't see a thing. I tried using the rear view mirrors and again could not see anything. Totally driving in reverse in the blind. Absolute safety issue that needs to be addressed. I don't know if this is a camera issue, a lighting issue or both. I have an appointment with the dealership I purchased the vehicle from on 10/23/2025 to address the problem explained above. I purchased this vehicle as a used unit with less than 8,000 miles and this was the first time I had the occasion to operate the vehicle in reverse in the dark.
Sudden and violent shattering of the rear window during the use of the rear defogger. The passenger side panel of the rear window on my 2015 2500HD LTZ suddenly and violently shattered on 12/09/2024. Glass fell out of the window while traveling on the highway at 70 MPH! The attached images appear to indicate the shattering started from the lower corner of the window nearest the sliding section and the center of the window is where the glass blew out of the window. Replacement is scheduled and will cost me my $500 deductible and insurance company approximately an additional $350+.
Remote started my vehicle and after about 8 minutes inserted ignition key and began driving at less than 10 to 12 MPH. Within 2 to 3 minutes began to notice sparks and smoke from the back seat area and immediately pulled over with car still running. Upon inspection found window defroster sparking and emitting smoke. Front passenger turned off rear defroster and fire / smoke / sparking stopped. Defroster was on because vehicle had remote started and not by operator action. I'm effort to get smoke out - briefly opened rear slider and upon closing a couple seconds later rear passenger tempered defrost glass cracked. Experienced fire, smoke as well as a broken rear passenger side window as described by the canadian recall authority under n192220470. This canadian recall only affects trucks that are physically located in Canada and isn't covered by VIN. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 2 MPH when he crashed into a tree. The contact stated that he was unable to see the tree through the rearview mirror. The contact stated that when driving at night, there was absolutely no visibility in the rearview mirror unless there was another vehicle behind him with their lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear view mirror was replaced yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second authorized dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was operating as normal. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 45,500.
Sunroof has now leaked on me 3 times. Each time I have had to remove the entire inside headliner to get to the sunroof.. Hasn't leaked since the 3rd repair but I try and stay away from eh water and rain. Sad I feel bad about driving in the rain...
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers stalled. The contact also heard a loud clunking noise coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the wiper assembly and the intermediate steering shaft. The current mileage was 35,000 and the failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the side mirrors would not extend. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that an extendable mirror was not available at the time, but would be available in September of 2007. The current mileage is 2,000 and failure mileage was 500.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1997 (10), 2015 (6), 1998 (5), 2001 (5) and 2002 (5) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 16% of all complaints for the 1997.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500 window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles; 49% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the windshield wiper/washer › motor (10 mentions), followed by the windshield wiper/washer (8).
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.