1992 Chevrolet K1500
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 94 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Tires
3 of 16 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet K1500. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler apt iii, size LT225/75R16 tires. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The failure has occurred twice and within 45 days of each other.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-01
Seats
2 of 16 total reports mention: seats.
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I was told there was a recall on the passenger and driver seat. The dealer claim they would fix it. But they did not fix it correctly and I still have a problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-11
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
2 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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The driver's seat belt buckle alarm actuator is broken and driver cannot buckle the seat belt or there is a false sense of buckling. Buckle was repaired by owner.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-04
Visibility
1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
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 K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 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.