1992 GMC Sierra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 GMC Sierra. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
Remedy
Gm IS offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle IS in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Owner complaints
30 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Shuts off randomly. Instrument panel doesn't work. Wires may be sparking above gas tank. *tr
- Unknown or other
The paint has been slowly chipping off, and now that I have had it for three years, it has gotten much worse. I use it mainly for driving to work on the freeway and through town.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in the rain, windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealership had been notified. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers works intermittently. windshield wipers come on and off without prior warning. dealership aware of problem.*ak consumer states the washer fluid sprayer doesn't work correct either. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread on the continental american general 16 inch 10 ply tire began to come off the left back tire, causing truck to swerve back and fourth, camper on body of truck fell off, tearing side panel almost completely from the left of truck. cj
- Tires
Tread separation - tread peeled off from main body of tire at 70 mph. tire was inspected by a goodyear dealer and he good not determine reason for failure. dealer talked with michellen in order to obtain guidance about reason for failure. michellen was unable to determine reason for failure…
Tread separation - tread peeled off from main body of tire at 70 mph. tire was inspected by a goodyear dealer and he good not determine reason for failure. dealer talked with michellen in order to obtain guidance about reason for failure. michellen was unable to determine reason for failure but offerred and adjustment toward a replacement tire. tire was manufacturered at ft. Wayne, in plant.( dot number: bf11r41337 tire size: 245/75/r16 )
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Receiving end of driver's side seatbelt broke and will not hold the buckle inside of it. dealer said the it needed to be replaced, consumer feels that since this IS a safety defect, it should be covered by the dealer.*ak *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
With these tires, I had a tread separate from the tire on my right rear. this caused me to swerve and fishtail across 3 lanes of traffic after the truck was back on all 4 wheels. There was really no warning to me that this was about to happen. it occured on an interstate after I entered it…
With these tires, I had a tread separate from the tire on my right rear. this caused me to swerve and fishtail across 3 lanes of traffic after the truck was back on all 4 wheels. There was really no warning to me that this was about to happen. it occured on an interstate after I entered it approximately 2 miles back. luckily, I nor anyone else was injured, however, I feel that this model tire from firestone should also be looked at for defects. the right side of my truck from the door back to and including the bumper suffered severe damage from the loose tire tread beating on my truck before it seperated from the rest of the tire, of which still IS properly inflated. the tire itself did not blow. in conclusion, I am extremely fortunate and by the grace of god I am able to file this complaint report. I can understand how the unfortunate people who died when they experienced the same thing, had absolutely no warning of what was about to occur. please investigate this model firestone tire also, no one else should have to experience what I went through today, or anyone else die from this defective brand of tires. thank you.*ak( dot number: tire size: 265x75x15 )
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers failed to operate while I was driving in a rain storm. I had to pull over and wait for the rain to let up before I could continue. Later, during the same drive, I was able to turn on the wipers, but then they would not turn off until the ignition was turned off. Reported failure to dealer and I was charged $149.90 to replace wiper motor circuit module, p/n 12463017. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Manufacturer's recall # 99028 for the seat recliner bolts for the driver's and passenger's front seats. dealer modified driver's seat, but not the passenger's seat, and said that he IS not obligated to fix the passenger's seat, and wont fix I even though the recall specifically states the driver's and passenger/s seats. please provide further information. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When windshield wipers are activated there IS no immediate response. windshield wipers will start moving when they are not needed. But when it IS not raining they work fine. The dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
We feel that this IS a defect, seatbelts are a safety item, if our grandchilden had been with us, we would not have been able to protect them, we cannot drive the vehicle due to having no safety restraints at all, we have contact a dealership and they are ordering the parts, its IS costing usmoney…
We feel that this IS a defect, seatbelts are a safety item, if our grandchilden had been with us, we would not have been able to protect them, we cannot drive the vehicle due to having no safety restraints at all, we have contact a dealership and they are ordering the parts, its IS costing usmoney that we don't not have. our truck IS only 7 years old and not that many miles on it, the seatbelts should not have broken. they are cheaply made, of plastic with plastic inside the restraint buckle.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Sliding door latch on the inside IS broken. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Sliding door inside handle broke, and the consumer can't use the sliding door to get out. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Whenever brakes are applied it causes vehicle to veer to the left. Intermittently when brakes are released, vehicle veers vaguely to the right. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Can nhtsa provide further information. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Sometimes windshield wipers come on and sometimes they will not. Sometimes the windshield wipers will not stop until driver turns off the engine. dealer IS aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers went out. This caused very poor visibility for the driver. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the module was replaced 5 times. Each and every time they failed , there would be no warning. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Had put vehicle in drive position when it suddenly accelerated. Vehicle hit another vehicle in front. Had no air bags & no injuries. Vehicle towed to body shop. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
A recall was made on others for the exact same problem, but our truck was not recalled as far as we know. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The transmission overheated due to leaking fluid.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor failed causing poor visibility.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear brakes occasionally lock up.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear brakes locked up while driving, causing accident.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Under carriage caught on fire. fumes stemmed from wires and gas line. consequence: torque converter blew. dealer's.., comments replacement of prior recall before purchase. Corrective action did not remedy the problem. *ak
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.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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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