1992 Chevrolet C2500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility; the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tire ruptured and explosively blewout delaminating over 18 inches of tread and split casing under tread and down sidewall nearly to seating bead. Vehicle was parked (not in motion) and nobody was close. Goodyear, workhorse, extra grig radial lt245/75r16, code 272661grf80. Had this blowout occurred while truck was in motion, a serious accident would have been inevitable.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2003
“Recall 98v150000; whenever it's raining or snowing the windshield wipers would fail to work. Would have get out & lift hood to jiggle wiper wires to get wipers to start moving. Had motor replaced with a pulse board asm 322101631. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1997
“Was changing gears to start vehicle when the clutch master cylinder failed to work. The cylinder sprung a leak. Has not taken to dealer as of yet. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1997
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“While driving in the rain all of a sudden windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Purchased a new module for the wipers. *ak *ml”Owner report · Visibility · May 1994
“When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the left rear wheel is locking up due to a problem in the braking system. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.