1992 Chevrolet C1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet C1500, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chevrolet C1500 has problems

41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility120
Power train61
Service brakes, hydraulic52
Engine and engine cooling31
Fuel system, gasoline32
Seats31
Structure30
Tires30
Suspension21
2 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1992 Chevrolet C1500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other C1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C1500 median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C1500 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WINSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, MANUALLY MOVING THEM WITH HAND SOMETIMES GETS THEM WORKING AGAIN. ON-GOING PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 10060182 · Mar 2, 2004 · 70,550 miles
WHILE TRAVELING IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT INDICATION. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL WIPERS BY HAND TO RESTART THEM. THIS WAS INTERMITTENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 863922 · Jun 21, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE TO AMALFUNCTION WITHIN THE CIRCUIT BOARD. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 855774 · Jan 31, 2000

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