1992 Chevrolet K15: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting:Headlights is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 27.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 18.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 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 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
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: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 11 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting:Headlights leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 501395 · 1996-02-06 (February 6, 1996)
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DUE TO SHEERED BOLTS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960611 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
ASK FOR MRS. PUGLIESE. TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT OF VENT TUBE LEAKED ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. RESULTING IN VEHCILE FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961327 · 1995-03-07 (March 7, 1995)
ALTERNATOR BEARING WENT OUT CAUSING FINS TO BREAK OFF RESULTING IN ALTERNATOR FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963768 · 1995-04-14 (April 14, 1995)
AT LOCATIOBN WHERE SEAT BACK IS CUT, IT DOESN'T ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT BACK INTO HOLDER/SEAT BELT BECOMES SNAGGED WHEN PULLED OUT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965384 · 1995-05-16 (May 16, 1995)
FRONT BRAKES STICKING NOT RELEASING PROPERLY. ALSO REAR SURFACE RESERVOIR PUSHED OFF MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965384 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966478 · 1995-06-08 (June 8, 1995)
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF COMPLETELY SEPARATING AT THE BALL JOINT AFTER STOP, THEN START. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966478 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969199 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
ABS, BRAKE FAILUREE/XTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 25MPH. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972953 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
5-SPD MANUAL OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION FAILS W/POSSIBLE SEIZING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972953 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.