MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Silverado

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chevrolet Silverado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:36.161Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
40
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1992 40 1993: 69 complaints 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1,660 complaints 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2008: 162 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1992 40 1993: 69 complaints 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1995 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1,660 complaints 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2001 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 622 complaints 2004 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2007 2008: 162 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2010 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 125 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1992 40 1993: 69 complaints 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1995 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1997 1998: 279 complaints 1999: 1,660 complaints 1999 2000: 1,305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2001 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2005 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2007 2008: 162 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2011 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017

1992: 40 complaints

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YearComplaints
19802
19822
19845
19853
19872
198815
198922
199025
199117
199240
199369
1994210
1995263
1996186
1997272
1998279
19991,660
20001,305
2001877
2002710
2003695
2004622
2005316
2006182
2007183
2008162
200976
201062
201175
201268
201364
2014124
201576
20165
2017125

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

33% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

The windshield wipers did not work properly. While the consumer was driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped for about 3-4 minutes then started again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-27

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving and pulling a trailer the vehicle stalled, as the consumer pulled over and noticed the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment, possible engine failure, there was extensive damage to the front half of the vehicle, no injuries to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-30

Service brakes

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While hauling a trailer, automatic transmission overheated , causing transmission fluid to leak onto catalytic converter, resulting in a fire. Happened twice. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-19

Seats

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My family was involved in a frontal collision in April of 97.we filed a suit with GM and lost because of the comparative law in tn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

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 Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 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.