1992 GMC K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 GMC K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 GMC K1500. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by visibility (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Brakes1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Connector from heat control unit burnt causing loss of all heat controls, if I hadn't investigated the problem when I did a fire would have erupted. Pictures available.”
NHTSA complaint #765989, filed 2002-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation due to 3 bad connection in circuit card which can cause poor visibility. Wiper circut board connectons were cracked and are resoldered, restoring wipers to normal operation.”
NHTSA complaint #868097, filed 2000-08Brakes: “On two or three times when brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and brakes felt spongy with no appearance of fluid leaks. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #819207, filed 1997-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC K1500 1988–1993, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Recall details for the 1992 GMC K1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 GMC K1500.
Other model years of the GMC K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 27 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 110,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 GMC K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 GMC K1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 GMC K1500 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by visibility with 2.
Has the 1992 GMC K1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.