1992 Chevrolet K3500
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- 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: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
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When using the windshield wipers they are working intermittently, and sometime's consumer has to go under the hood to disconnect the harness wire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Both front tires experienced tread separation although there was considerable tread depth left on both, the consumer replaced all four tires with a different brand (Goodyear wrangler LT245/75R16 m&s load range e).…
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-06
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-04-09Service brakes, hydraulic92V056000 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.
Remedy: Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Chevrolet K3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Chevrolet K3500 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 K3500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet K3500 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.