no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
1992 GMC SierraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1992 GMC Sierra, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 GMC Sierra has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Visibility
7Service brakes, hydraulic
3Seat belts
3Tires
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 GMC Sierra 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.
no report yet
Disc: rotor
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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 Sierra 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 Sierra median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE WASHER FLUID SPRAYER DOESN'T WORK CORRECT EITHER. *SLC
WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL START MOVING WHEN THEY ARE NOT NEEDED. BUT WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING THEY WORK FINE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT. SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT STOP UNTIL DRIVER TURNS OFF THE ENGINE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
Own a 1992 Sierra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.