1992 Gmc C1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
112,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
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 | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 7 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2002: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10131189 · 2005-08-02 (August 2, 2005)
I HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC FAILURES OF 3 REMINGTON XT120 TIRES. I SUSPECT THERE IS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR MANUFACTURING THAT WARRANTS INVESTIGATION. MY BROTHER AND AT LEAST 2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 764538 · 2002-07-21 (July 21, 2002)
I HAVE FOUND THAT YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS (#98V150001), BUT IT ONLY APPLIES TO 1994 -1996 VEHICLES. MY 1992 HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. I BELIEVE THAT IT COULD BE THE SOLDER JOINTS AS WELL. THIS ISSUE MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO YEARS 1994-1996. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8022258 · 2002-11-06 (November 6, 2002)
CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MR *JG *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 8022258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962487 · 1995-03-23 (March 23, 1995)
SHORT CIRCUIT IN TURN INDICATOR WIRING CAUSING A FIRE INSIDE THE CABIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964818 · 1995-05-04 (May 4, 1995)
ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTION TWICE IN TWO YEARS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971404 · 1995-08-31 (August 31, 1995)
PARKED SLIGHT INCLINE, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES WAS SET AND VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING, PARK RELEASED ITSELF, MAKING A NOISE IMPACT 6:00, GOING AT 50FT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979304 · 1996-02-16 (February 16, 1996)
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979304 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984957 · 1996-05-29 (May 29, 1996)
OPERATOR NOTICED VIBRATION AND FRAME CRACKED. EXPLAIN MORE DETAIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984957 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V016000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 1993-02-01 (February 1, 1993)
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗