1992 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet C1500, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Repair shop reports an obstruction in the hydraulic system of truck's front brakes, requiring replacement of front brake hoses, lines, calipers and brake pads. Also, there is a failure of the rear axle seals of the truck, causing damage to the rear brakes. The shop, sullivan's automotive service of kingwood, tx, also told me they have repeatedly observed failure of '91-'95 GM truck rear axle seals, which affects the performance of the truck's braking system. The cost to repair this defect in my vehicle is approximately $1300.”
NHTSA complaint #723544, filed 2000-06“Abs: vibration occurs when applying brakes; pedal goes to floor; total loss of brakes approximately six times; when vibration occurs vehicle wanders off road; no accidents as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #806116, filed 1996-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet C1500
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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