1992 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%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 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado, 18% 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.
“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 1999-06“While driving and pulling a trailer the vehicle stalled, as the consumer pulled over and noticed the vehicle was on fire in the engine compartment, possible engine failure, there was extensive damage to the front half of the vehicle, no injuries to passengers (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #563742, filed 2001-08“Consumer is experiencing problems with transmission and engine. The head gaskets blew up, causing the antifreeze to explode and run onto the engine. While operating the vehicle, the consumer constantly has to pull over on the side of the road to restart thier vehicle in order to continue driving. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they couldn't find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829076, filed 1998-10“Vehicle stalled on two occasions. It taken to dealer, and had ignition module replaced. Later on, problem reoccurred. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information .”
NHTSA complaint #894596, filed 2001-08“The vehicle was warming up when a loud noise occured, smoke came out of the hood, oil was leaking, & the piston rod was lying up under the motor. Dealer replaced the motor at the consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #852579, filed 1999-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado
13 complaintsBrakes
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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