1992 GMC K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 GMC K1500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
5 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Connector from heat control unit burnt causing loss of all heat controls, if I hadn't investigated the problem when I did a fire would have erupted. Pictures available.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation due to 3 bad connection in circuit card which can cause poor visibility. *ak wiper circut board connectons were cracked and are resoldered, restoring wipers to normal operation. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
On two or three times when brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and brakes felt spongy with no appearance of fluid leaks. please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The alternator caught on fire while the vehicle was being driven. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
The ignition went bad . tt
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.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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