1992 Chevrolet C2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by tires (3) and brakes (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 126,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires3 27%
- Brakes2 18%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
- Equipment1 9.1%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving in the rain all of a sudden windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Purchased a new module for the wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #860907, filed 2000-04Brakes: “When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the left rear wheel is locking up due to a problem in the braking system. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #817773, filed 1997-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 126,000 and 126,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Chevrolet C2500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 5-speed manual | 17 | 22 | 19 | $5,050 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $5,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 175,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | 103,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 176,616 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 19 | 144,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | 126,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 135,000 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 (C2500 Pickup 2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 126,000 miles and the middle half falls between 126,000 and 126,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.