1992 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Vehicle experienced a no start condition. Fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, there was burned wires within gas tank. Please provide furtehr information.”
NHTSA complaint #878448, filed 2001-01“While driving consumer smelled smoke. Afterwards, noticed that smoke was coming from the under the hood. Another driver extinguished the fire. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832962, filed 1999-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 64 | 20% |
| 2004 | 159 | 26% |
| 2003 | 116 | 17% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 38 | 3% |
| 1999 | 51 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 7% |
| 1997 | 16 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology