1992 Chevrolet K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; 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 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Four 265/75-16 pathfinder radial atr tires are on a 1992 chevy k1500 pickup. On 7-16-2010 one front tire had almost total tread separation after a 25 minute drive at 25-35 mph -- all city driving with no load. The truck was able to pull out of traffic safely. A second, rear tire now shows signs of impending failure with 1/4 inch cracks where the tread meets the sidewall. Approximately 20,000 miles with proper inflation pressure. Two tires out of four obviously a major defect and very dangerous. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the cable underneath the vehicle that holds the spare tire was corroded. As a result, the tire fell from the vehicle onto the highway and almost caused a crash. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 138,756. Updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 08/06/09.*jb”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet k1500. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler apt iii, size lt225/75r16 tires. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The failure has occurred twice and within 45 days of each other. The contact pulled over and noticed that the tread separated from the tire and the rubber was cracked. The dealer has not been notified. The current mileage was 167,138 and failure mileage was 166,000. Updated 02/01/08 *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2007
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“Seat riser on vehicle does not work properly, it will not allow the consumer to raise the seat.*ak. Consumer sated there was a recall on the seats, and the seat raiser was working before the dealer performed the repairs.*jb”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2002
“Left brake rotor had separated from hub while driving. Had applied brakes and vehicle had pulled severely to right. Had taken vehicle to dealership. Brakes w ere inspected by mechanic, and found out they had broken. Rotors could not be repaired. *ak brake system was repaired but not at dealer, the rotors were replaced under recall campaign 92c34 at 43000 miles, the corrosion protected rotors failed at 105000 miles, the consumer believes that the rotors would not have failed if they were solid (1 piece) rotors. Nlm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2001
“All of a sudden windshield wipers quit working in middle of operation. Sometimes windshield wipers come on, and sometimes they will not. If driver taps on the circuit board operation continues for a while. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Owner was not included in recall campaign on windshield wiper wiring due to VIN. Problem has not been corrected.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2000
“The driver's seat belt buckle alarm actuator is broken and driver cannot buckle the seat belt or there is a false sense of buckling. Buckle was repaired by owner. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1996
“Going on highway speed (55mph), when vehicle suddenly stalled out. Called dealership & was informed don't know what caused problem. It can't be duplicated. Dealer needs truck when stalling occurs. Its an intermittent problem. *ak *nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1994
“Tire tread peeled , resulting in momentary loss of vehichle control . No accident resulted , however , extensive vehichle damage resulted from this incident . Unknown (to me) , if any tire recalls exist on this tire .*ak (dot number: mkor abov tiresize: 235-85/r16)”Owner report · Tires
“My 1992 k1500 chevy z71 pickup is suffering from extensive peeling paint, notably on the door frames and roof. It began occuring in april 1997, 5 years after its purchase. Since this is common among gm vehicles due to their defective primer, I feel they should pay. I plan to sue and any information regarding this problem you can email or mail me would be appreciated. No safety defect discussed in summary. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - 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 K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 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.