1992 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 189 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad A/C clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy brakes. I took it in several times to different shops and also the dealer to have them look at the brakes and was always told that the brakes on this model were just that way. I put new rotors and pads on the front and new rear drums and shoes and repeatedly bled the system with slight improvement. …”
NHTSA complaint #749530, filed 2001-08“Transmission rear seal leaking, dealer adivised seal was replaced with the wrong year 95 seal. Husband replaced with right 92 seal. Still leaking. Also the master cylinder is knocking loud noise. Seems like it is going out. When I drive 35 miles or more brakes temporarily fails. And, the electrical system works temporarily on the right passenger side window.”
NHTSA complaint #716396, filed 1999-12“While vehicle was being driven driver experienced a loss of power. After pulling to the side of the highway, driver saw smoke and fire coming from the back of vehicle.. Fire was put out by the fire department. Fire believed to have started in the transmission area. The truck has been totalled. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837340, filed 1999-06“Right side rear axle petrudes outward one quater of an inch from backing plate. Second incident: 26-sep-97 mileage : 87,000 noticeable ridge of brake shoes.”
NHTSA complaint #816781, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 32 | 26% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19% |
| 2020 | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 45 | 20% |
| 2015 | 48 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 15 | 12% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 | 47 | 11% |
| 1996 | 40 | 11% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 17% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
146 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology