1992 Chevrolet C Series(light)

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1992 Chevrolet C Series(light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:16.040Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 5 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 27 complaints 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 5 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 5 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 42 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1992: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19842
19852
19861
19872
198812
19897
19905
19915
19925
199312
199427
199542
19963
19971

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

FIRE
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Defective transmission, causing vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-22

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

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Driver pulled into opposite lane while other vehicle was at close range due to rearview mirror design which allows close objects to appear far away.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Uniroyal tires exhibited cracks in tread grooves.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chevrolet C Series(light) — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet C Series(light) reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet C Series(light)?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C Series(light) have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.