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Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
1992 GMC K1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1992 GMC K1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 GMC K1500 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1992 GMC K1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other K1500 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 K1500 median. How we score
'67'69'70'71'72'73'74'85'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What K1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONNECTOR FROM HEAT CONTROL UNIT BURNT CAUSING LOSS OF ALL HEAT CONTROLS, IF I HADN'T INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WHEN I DID A FIRE WOULD HAVE ERUPTED. PICTURES AVAILABLE.*AK
Own a 1992 K1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.