MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet C30

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1992 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:54.386Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1992: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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THE REAR BRAKE FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951002

SEATS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.

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SEAT; THE SEAT RECLINER FRAME ATTACHING THE BOLTS ARE BROKEN ALLOWING THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960320

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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THE REAR BRAKE FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951002

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930313 — power train

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19990629 — seats

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTA

Campaign 99V130000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V130000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet C30 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 C30?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C30 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.