1992 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
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.
“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 2000-10“Ongoing problem with moisture getting into the wheels, and causing wheels to lock up when brakes are applied. After traveling a 1/4 of a mile or more, wheels would stop locking up. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #856887, filed 2000-02“When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Also, ABS warning light stays on until brakes are applied suddenly.”
NHTSA complaint #861703, filed 2000-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado
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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