1992 Chevrolet C1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
149,755 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 19 complaints (21.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 10.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.3% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Tires: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 16 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2000: 10; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003742 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.DEALER NOTIFIED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060182 · 2004-03-02 (March 2, 2004)
WINSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, MANUALLY MOVING THEM WITH HAND SOMETIMES GETS THEM WORKING AGAIN. ON-GOING PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060182 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232811 · 2008-07-01 (July 1, 2008)
DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND SIDE/TOP OF TIRE (SECTION) CAME OFF. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10232811 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10251865 · 2008-12-15 (December 15, 2008)
JUST BOUGHT THIS 1992 CHEVROLET P/U C1500, VERY GOOD LOOKING TRUCK AND BODY IN GREAT SHAPE BUT FOUND THAT THE FRAME DIRECTLY UNDER THE FRONT OF THE DOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED INTO. I'M GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE FRAME AT A COST OF APPROX. 2000 DOLLARS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 202,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267413 · 2009-05-01 (May 1, 2009)
I HAVE A 92 CHEVY C 1500 . MY LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. AND THANK GOD NOBODY GOT HURT. SO I HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINT AND THE TIE ROD. IT COST ME $500.00 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. CAN CHEVY PAY ME BACK $500.00 FOR THIS PROBLEM? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 149,755 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 556603 · 2000-10-30 (October 30, 2000)
THE LEFT REAR WIDETRACK BAJA AT (30X9.5R15LT M/S) TIRE EXPERIENCED BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE ALL TIRES. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 556603 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 557238 · 2000-11-13 (November 13, 2000)
WIDETRACK BAJA AT TIRE (30 X 9.5R15 LT M/S) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721240 · 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)
LOSS OF LG PIECES OF PAINT/CONTINUAL PAINT LOSS/ KNOWN RECURRENCE ON MANY WHITE CHEVY TRUCKS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721240 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.