1992 Chevrolet Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 40 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (34% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet silverado with pro comp mud terrain tires, size: 33 12.5 /15 tires. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the front driver side tire exploded. The contact stated that after the tire exploded, he discovered that the remaining tires were separating as well. The failure mileage was 200,000. The failure mileage of the tires was 40,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2012
“1992 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle pulls into opposite lane while driving and consumer requests any recall notices for vehicle. *smd”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2012
“While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. NHTSA recall 03v159000 was issued. Dealership would not repair this vehicle free of charge because the VIN was not included. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
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“Windshield wipers fail intermittently. *ak most of the times the wipers wouldn't come on. The consumer had to hit the wiper box inside the engine compartment to start. *ph *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
“The vehicle's brake line ruptured and caused the vehicles brakes to be inoperative. Please provide additional information. *nlm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2003
“The windshield wipers did not work properly. While the consumer was driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped for about 3-4 minutes then started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the circuit board malfunctioned. *nlm. *ak *ts *jb”Owner report · Visibility · May 2003
“Paint popping off, dealer said it was past the deadline to get it done free. I called president of general moters afterwards he said the same thing. I just heard about this service today on clark howard show & decided to give this a try. Thank you sidney t bridgers”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2002
“Consumer heard a loud noise from passenger front of vehicle when braking. Consumer took the wheel off to inspect brakes, and found the rotor had rusted and separated from the hub. Mr jg *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2002
“If consumer hits brakes passenger seat will move back and forth, and consumer can get hurt in event of a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2002
“While driving at any given time the windshield wipers would only work intermittently. The consumer owns another gmc vehicle that had a recall for the same problem. The manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem. *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado. The most complained-about area is visibility (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Silverado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 160,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.