1992 Chevrolet C3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 71,145miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,145 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Brakes2 25%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Consumer has a complaint concerning dealer's unwillingness to honor an extended warranty notice from manufacturer concerning automatic transmission . Consumer will send a copy of extended warranty notice. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #825976, filed 1998-07Brakes: “Excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the pads on a number of occasions, in addition when making a stop the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance .”
NHTSA complaint #809543, filed 1997-03Mileage 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 71,145 and 71,145 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 92V056000Apr 14, 1992Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Chevrolet C3500 1992, GMC Suburban 1992, Yukon 1992 +5 more
The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
Recall details for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 47 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 57,216 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 71,145 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 35,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,145 miles and the middle half falls between 71,145 and 71,145 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.
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.