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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 26 of 186 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports3 fire reports11 injury reports
What owners actually said
186 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicVisibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WIPERS TO FAIL, AFFECTING VISIBILITY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILING, WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH…
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WIPERS TO FAIL, AFFECTING VISIBILITY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILING, WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#'S.)AK
NHTSA ODI #843563
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #842947
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 1999
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SOLDER JOINT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #842188
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 1999
EquipmentFuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
THERE ARE MANY EXAMPLES OF WINDSHEALD WIPERS FAILURES ON 1996 SILVERADO TRUCKS ,BUT GM SAYS THAT THE VIN NUMBER DOSENT INCLUDE MY TRUCK.I BELEAVE YOU SHOULD EXPAND THIS RECALL BECAUSE ITS APPARENT THAT MANY OTHER TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME DEADLY PROBLEM.I SUSPECT FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE WEB THE AC AND FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS ARE ALSO COMM…
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THERE ARE MANY EXAMPLES OF WINDSHEALD WIPERS FAILURES ON 1996 SILVERADO TRUCKS ,BUT GM SAYS THAT THE VIN NUMBER DOSENT INCLUDE MY TRUCK.I BELEAVE YOU SHOULD EXPAND THIS RECALL BECAUSE ITS APPARENT THAT MANY OTHER TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME DEADLY PROBLEM.I SUSPECT FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE WEB THE AC AND FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS ARE ALSO COMMON.I RECEIVED MY TRUCK JUST AFTER THE STRIKE. THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE .*AK
NHTSA ODI #708584
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 1999
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE MOTOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841812
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 1999
Visibility
INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE PROBLEM CONTINUE TO GET WORSE, NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA ODI #841586
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1999
Visibility
CONSUMER DESCRIBED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT SOME VEHICLE OF THIS SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAVE BEEN RECALLED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841541
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 1999
Suspension
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE DONE EVERY 3000-5000 MILES. ALSO, INTERMITTENT JERKING OF STEERING WHEEL WOULD OCCUR WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS PART OF NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION.…
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ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE DONE EVERY 3000-5000 MILES. ALSO, INTERMITTENT JERKING OF STEERING WHEEL WOULD OCCUR WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS PART OF NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841464
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 1999
Visibility
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841313
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 1999
Seats
THE PASSENGER SEAT DOESN'T NOT LOCK DOWN , IT HAS ONLY ONE LOCK ON THE SEAT TO HOLD IT DOWN. WE HAVE CONTACTED STARCRAFT CO. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR A YEAR AND A HALF TO GET THE SEAT FIXED. THEY KEEP SENDING THE WRONG PARTS. IF THE TRUCK IS IN A ACCIDENT I BELIEVE THE SEAT WILL COME OUT OF THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAS STARC…
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THE PASSENGER SEAT DOESN'T NOT LOCK DOWN , IT HAS ONLY ONE LOCK ON THE SEAT TO HOLD IT DOWN. WE HAVE CONTACTED STARCRAFT CO. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR A YEAR AND A HALF TO GET THE SEAT FIXED. THEY KEEP SENDING THE WRONG PARTS. IF THE TRUCK IS IN A ACCIDENT I BELIEVE THE SEAT WILL COME OUT OF THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAS STARCRAFT CONVERSION PACKAGE . THE DEALERSHIP HAS DONE ALL THEY CAN DO TO HELP US CONTACT STARCRAFT TO GET THIS FIXED. I HOPE YOU CAN DO SOMETHING BEFORE THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #707697
Official recalls
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