1992 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 40filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles, 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.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado. The part named most often is visibility, with 13 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (7) and brakes (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 160,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Engine cooling7 18%
- Brakes5 13%
- Seats4 10%
- Electrical system3 7.5%
- Fuel system3 7.5%
- Other or unknown2 5.0%
- Steering2 5.0%
- Suspension1 2.5%
Also reported: Tires (1).
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10040186, filed 2003-09, 76,000 milesEngine cooling: “Started burning alot (2 qts per tank of gas) of oil. Contacted a chevy mechanic, who said thier was a known problem with the piston rings used in that year engine, as I write this letter my engine is being completely rebuilt, it's costing me approx. 2,800 to have it done. As a life long general motors man, I've never owned anything but a GM prouduct , I'm curious to here your responce to this problem, I was also told those piston rings were not expected to last more than 40,000m.”
NHTSA complaint #707488, filed 1999-06Brakes: “While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which causes power steering to go out, and which may cause a crash or loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced ignition module, but problem still occurring. When the vehicle stall the driver lost control of it.”
NHTSA complaint #872857, filed 2000-10Seats: “My family was involved in a frontal collision in april of 97.we filed a suit with GM and lost because of the comparative law in tn. However, during the law suit we were informed that NHTSA does not or did not require a crash worthiness test on seat back strength on drivers side if loaded during a crash.I am reporting to you that there is a problem with this and we feel that some kind of tests need to be required.during the trial we met several people that complained to NHTSA and to GM about both drivers seatback and passenger seatbacks coming forward in a frontal collision.these Silverado…”
NHTSA complaint #768229, filed 2002-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 95,000 and 200,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 32,000 | 0 | — | 20 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 5 | 664 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 76 | 5,860 | 7 | — | — | 83 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 124 | 4,913 | 13 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 64 | 10,050 | 3 | — | 21 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 68 | 20,482 | 2 | — | 21 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 75 | 53,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 62 | 43,232 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 76 | 58,500 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 162 | 65,650 | 1 | — | — | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 183 | 56,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 182 | 59,756 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 316 | 53,737 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 622 | 46,746 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 695 | 44,000 | 6 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 710 | 46,567 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 877 | 49,008 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 1,305 | 57,604 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 1,660 | 64,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 279 | 73,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 272 | 81,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 186 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 263 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 210 | 121,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 69 | 187,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 40 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 17 | 107,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 88,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | 106,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 13 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 7.
Has the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 160,000 miles and the middle half falls between 95,000 and 200,000 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.
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.