1996 Chevrolet Astro Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHEILD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 866667 — filed 08/03/2000
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 861292 — filed 05/02/2000
“WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM THEY WORK SOMETIMES. BUT WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING THEY WORK FINE. DEALER HAS BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 849912 — filed 10/05/1999
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro: 21 of 263 complaints on file (8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
