Model year record
1992 Chevrolet Silverado recalls & problems
The 1992 Chevrolet Silverado has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 40 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (14 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer | 14 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline | 12 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc | 5 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 4 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Recliner | 4 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Ignition | 3 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system | 3 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE PER THE VIN# AND A OUTSTANDING RECALL EXISTS (GM RECALL# N930018). THE RECALL #N930018 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTAINMENT. THE RECALL REMAINS INCOMPLETE AND WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE CHEVROLET GARAGE TOLD ME IT SHOWS THEM THAT THE, QUOTE "BULLENTIN NOT AVAILABLE"). THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL CHEVROLET TELLS THEM WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR IT. THE FUILD LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTIONS COULD HIT THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CAUSE A FIRE. WHY HAS CHEVROLET NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE AND WILL THEY. PLEASE ADVISE. MY EMAIL IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
- Steering
1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PULLS INTO OPPOSITE LANE WHILE DRIVING AND CONSUMER REQUESTS ANY RECALL NOTICES FOR VEHICLE. *SMD
- Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH PRO COMP MUD TERRAIN TIRES, SIZE: 33 12.5 /15 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE TIRE EXPLODED, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE REMAINING TIRES WERE SEPARATING AS WELL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. NHTSA RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
- Unknown or other
PAINT POPPING OFF, DEALER SAID IT WAS PAST THE DEADLINE TO GET IT DONE FREE. I CALLED PRESIDENT OF GENERAL MOTERS AFTERWARDS HE SAID THE SAME THING. I JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS SERVICE TODAY ON CLARK HOWARD SHOW & DECIDED TO GIVE THIS A TRY. THANK YOU SIDNEY T BRIDGERS
- Unknown or other
FACTORY PAINT PEELING. GM SERVICE NUMBER 18002221020 SAYS THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THE PAINT AND NEVER WAS.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *AK MOST OF THE TIMES THE WIPERS WOULDN'T COME ON. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE WIPER BOX INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO START. *PH *NLM
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN TIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER OWNS ANOTHER GMC VEHICLE THAT HAD A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.