1992 Chevrolet Silverado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
40 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Power train
I looked up my vehicle per the vin# and a outstanding recall exists (gm recall# n930018). The recall #n930018 - automatic transmission fluid containment. The recall remains incomplete and when I called the dealership and the service manager at the chevrolet garage told me it shows them that the…
I looked up my vehicle per the vin# and a outstanding recall exists (gm recall# n930018). The recall #n930018 - automatic transmission fluid containment. The recall remains incomplete and when I called the dealership and the service manager at the chevrolet garage told me it shows them that the, quote "bullentin not available"). They can not do anything until chevrolet tells them what to do to repair it. The fuild leaking from the transmission line connections could hit the exhaust pipe and cause a fire. Why has chevrolet not been required to take care of this issue and will they. Please advise. My email IS [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).'*jb
- Steering · Suspension
1992 chevrolet silverado. consumer writes in regards to vehicle pulls into opposite lane while driving and consumer requests any recall notices for vehicle. *smd
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet silverado with pro comp mud terrain tires, size: 33 12.5 /15 tires. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the front driver side tire exploded. The contact stated that after the tire exploded, he discovered that the remaining tires were separating as well. The failure mileage was 200,000. The failure mileage of the tires was 40,000. The vin was not available.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. nhtsa recall 03v159000 was issued. dealership would not repair this vehicle free of charge because the vin was not included. *Ak
- Unknown or other
Paint popping off, dealer said it was past the deadline to get it done free. I called president of general moters afterwards he said the same thing. I just heard about this service today on clark howard show & decided to give this a try. thank you sidney t bridgers
- Unknown or other
Factory paint peeling. gm service number 18002221020 says there IS not a recall for the paint and never was.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers fail intermittently. *Ak most of the times the wipers wouldn't come on. the consumer had to hit the wiper box inside the engine compartment to start. *ph *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving at any given time the windshield wipers would only work intermittently. the consumer owns another GMC vehicle that had a recall for the same problem. the manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The vehicle's brake line ruptured and caused the vehicles brakes to be inoperative. Please provide additional information. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wipers did not work properly. while the consumer was driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped for about 3-4 minutes then started again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the circuit board malfunctioned. *nlm. *ak *ts *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer heard a loud noise from passenger front of vehicle when braking. Consumer took the wheel off to inspect brakes, and found the rotor had rusted and separated from the hub. mr jg *jb
- Seats
My family was involved in a frontal collision in april of 97.WE filed a suit with gm and lost because of the comparative law in tn. However, during the law suit we were informed that nhtsa does not or did not require a crash worthiness test on seat back strength on drivers side if loaded during a…
My family was involved in a frontal collision in april of 97.WE filed a suit with gm and lost because of the comparative law in tn. However, during the law suit we were informed that nhtsa does not or did not require a crash worthiness test on seat back strength on drivers side if loaded during a crash.i am reporting to you that there IS a problem with this and we feel that some kind of tests need to be required.during the trial we met several people that complained to nhtsa and to gm about both drivers seatback and passenger seatbacks coming forward in a frontal collision.these silverado extended cab trucks need to be tested or the seats need to be removed and supplemented with the bucket seats that gm subed in during the middle of production.gm was aware of the problem and did comply with the motor vehicle safety standers.i believe that the standers must be revised.the american consumer spends 20,000-$30,000.00 on vehicles and the should feel safe.the extended cab siverado pick-up IS a sharp looking vehicle and it keeps value so it IS appealing to consumers as it appealed to me. There are several hundreds of vehicles out there between 1987-1992 that have this seatback locking mechanism.please look into this before anyone else gets hurt. mr
- Seats
If consumer hits brakes passenger seat will move back and forth, and consumer can get hurt in event of a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving and pulling a trailer the vehicle stalled, as the consumer pulled over and noticed the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment, possible engine failure, there was extensive damage to the front half of the vehicle, no injuries to passengers (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer states that the fuel injector pump went out. The dealer has been contacted. nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Problem continued to get progressively worse. Replaced the wiper motor with no resolution of problem. Mechanic said the wiper motor controller board (circuit board) could be bad, and that there might be a recall for this part. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on and off without prior warning. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalled on two occasions. it taken to dealer, and had ignition module replaced. Later on, problem reoccurred. dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information . *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger's seat back bolt broke and caused seat to remain in reclining position. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle experienced a no start condition. Fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, there was burned wires within gas tank. Please provide furtehr information. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
When I went to get a state inspection on my truck windshield wiper motor would not engage and the attendant told me these 1992 trucks were well known for the wiper motor not to work, he suggested when it dod not work to hit the wiper motor with a blunt instrument and it would operate.on 10-28-00 we…
When I went to get a state inspection on my truck windshield wiper motor would not engage and the attendant told me these 1992 trucks were well known for the wiper motor not to work, he suggested when it dod not work to hit the wiper motor with a blunt instrument and it would operate.on 10-28-00 we were caught in a rainstorm and the wipers would not come on so we proceeded to hit the wiper motor with a crowbar to make it come on, it worked.i was very grateful that I could pull over to the shoulder of the road to do this manuever.i would hate to be in the hammer lane and not be able to have wipers available to me.the attendant that gave me this info said there IS a short in the motor that came from the factory like this. I wanted someone to be aware of this problem, and I figured the dealership would say it was my cost not their's. I would appreciate you looking into this matter and replying as to if I'm the only one expierencing this problem.i paid $20,000 for this truck and this IS my only complaint I have about the truck. Thank you very much. Nancy hobaugh. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which causes power steering to go out, and which may cause a crash or loss of vehicle control. dealer replaced ignition module, but problem still occurring. *ak when the vehicle stall the driver lost control of it. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle. also, ABS warning light stays on until brakes are applied suddenly. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ongoing problem with moisture getting into the wheels, and causing wheels to lock up when brakes are applied. After traveling a 1/4 of a mile or more, wheels would stop locking up. Dealer notified. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper frequently turn off while in use, won't come on at all and sometimes won't turn off. Dangerous when driving in rain/snow. Why are 1992 trucks not covered like 1994 and up? Have seen many complaints dating back to 1990. .
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10005412Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
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