MYRModel Year Report

1992 GMC Suburban

▲ Better than typical
1992 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:36.754Z

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
80
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

93% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 80 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1992: 80 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

93% · 74 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

15% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-01-31

Power train

5% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission caught fire underneath my 1992 GMC K2500 Suburban it burned tranny up if I didn't have a fire extinguisher vehicle would have been fully engulfed 1 person received a non sutured laceration on for head fell when trying to get out of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-10

Engine and engine cooling

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

FIRE

Suspension

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-03-13Power train93V016000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    1995-09-20Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-20 Poor brake performance
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    2001-07-13Service brakes, hydraulic01I006000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. In addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 74 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
  • Recall 01I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 93% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Suburban have?
4 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.