1992 Chevrolet C1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 41 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 229 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
29% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
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Winshield wipers work intermittently, manually moving them with hand sometimes gets them working again. On-going problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-02
Power train
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.
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Driving approximately 65MPH and vehicle started to shift from overdrive to drive, heard engine making a noise and hit brakes to take out of cruise control. Suddenly saw smoke coming from the back and side and transmission fluid was leaking.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-09
Service brakes
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Engine compartment fire.(Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Chevrolet C1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1992 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet C1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet C1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.