MYRModel Year Report

1992 GMC Suburban

▲ Better than typical
1992 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:57.490Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 212 complaints 1993 1994: 411 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1992: 80 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199130
199280
1993212
1994411
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 74%

74% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP, VEHICLE ROOLED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950621

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950119

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS ONLY OCCASIONALLY AND USUALLY FAILS WHEN IT IS WET OR HUMID. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE SHORT TIME I'VE HAD IT. ALSO WAS A CONSISTANT PROBLEM ON THE 89 SHEVY 1 TON PICKUP I HAD BEFORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030131

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920409 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 92V056000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 19950920 — EA (closed 20010920)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

R 20010713 — service brakes, hydraulic

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1992-1994 CHEVROLET AND GMC SUBURBANS EQUIPPE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PAD. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 01I006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I006000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1998 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1999 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1992 GMC Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 GMC Suburban is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Suburban?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Suburban have?

4 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.