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1992 Gmc SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

170,118 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 36 complaints (69.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2980.6%
Transmission and shifting12.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
2
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components3
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder2
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 25; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
22
1996
5
2000
3
2001
4
2003
1
2009
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199522
19965
20003
20014
20031
20091

1995: 22; 1996: 5; 2000: 3; 2001: 4; 2003: 1; 2009: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 482513 · 1995-03-21 (March 21, 1995)

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482513 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 487619 · 1995-11-13 (November 13, 1995)

ABS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, CAUSING ONE ACCIDENT. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487619 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10261461 · 2009-03-10 (March 10, 2009)

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH MY 1992 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN IT BURNED TRANNY UP IF I DIDN'T HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGULFED 1 PERSON RECEIVED A NON SUTURED LACERATION ON FOR HEAD FELL WHEN TRYING TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE TO GET AWAY FROM FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE ON TRANNY PROBLEM THE ONLY THING THAT GOT DAMAGED WAS MY SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE IT DID TO THE UNDERNEATH I HAVE TO CHECK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 194,236 miles reported. Look up ODI 10261461 at NHTSA ↗