1992 Chevrolet VAN

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1992 Chevrolet VAN
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:03.472Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 4 complaints 1983 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 1993: 19 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 27 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 1993: 19 complaints 1993 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 27 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 8 1993: 19 complaints 1993 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 27 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 11 complaints 2002

1992: 8 complaints

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YearComplaints
19834
19914
19928
199319
199411
199520
199628
199727
199816
199915
200022
200114
200211

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-20

Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

Equipment

2 of 8 total reports mention: equipment.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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I have a 1992 Chevrolet SUV VAN. As I was driving west on i-10 approaching the intersection of i-49, driving at the posted speed on a slight incline the steering wheel came off the steering column.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-06

Also filed under Steering

Tires

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

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 VAN — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet VAN 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 VAN?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet VAN 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.