1992 Chevrolet K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 166,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires (3) and seat belts (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 166,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 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.
- Brakes4 25%
- Tires3 19%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Seats2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.3%
- Engine cooling1 6.3%
- Equipment1 6.3%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Left brake rotor had separated from hub while driving. Had applied brakes and vehicle had pulled severely to right. Had taken vehicle to dealership. Brakes w ere inspected by mechanic, and found out they had broken. Rotors could not be repaired. Brake system was repaired but not at dealer, the rotors were replaced under recall campaign 92c34 at 43000 miles, the corrosion protected rotors failed at 105000 miles, the consumer believes that the rotors would not have failed if they were solid (1 piece) rotors. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #889597, filed 2001-06Tires: “Four 265/75-16 pathfinder radial atr tires are on a 1992 chevy K1500 pickup. On 7-16-2010 one front tire had almost total tread separation after a 25 minute drive at 25-35 MPH -- all city driving with no load. The truck was able to pull out of traffic safely. A second, rear tire now shows signs of impending failure with 1/4 inch cracks where the tread meets the sidewall. Approximately 20,000 miles with proper inflation pressure. Two tires out of four obviously a major defect and very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10343749, filed 2010-07, 20,000 milesSeat belts: “I was told there was a recall on the passenger and driver seat. The dealer claim they would fix it. But they did not fix it correctly and I still have a problem. The seats just unlock while you're driving and slide around freely, not held in place while the truck is in operation. Results have caused whiplash and personal back strain. This occurs at random. The dealership and general motors refused to correct their failed repair and damage to seats and seatbelts. I went to the gmc dealership and had the seatbelts repaired and they are failing again. Very poor design. …”
NHTSA complaint #10579223, filed 2014-04Seats: “Seat riser on vehicle does not work properly, it will not allow the consumer to raise the seat. . Consumer sated there was a recall on the seats, and the seat raiser was working before the dealer performed the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #8012550, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 138,756 and 176,460 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Chevrolet K1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 5-speed manual | 16 | 20 | 18 | $5,300 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
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 K1500 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 K1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 94 | 111,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 118 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 100 | 101,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 22 | 102,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | 166,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 10 | 112,000 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | 142,169 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 (K1500 Pickup 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 166,000 miles and the middle half falls between 138,756 and 176,460 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.