1992 GMC Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 GMC Suburban, 3% of the 80 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 on highway, 65-70mph, foot felt heat, turned heat off, van started smoking and when everyone was out of vehicle, the vehicle burst into flames. Fire department came, report was taken, no injuries. Vehicle totalled. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835208, filed 1999-02“The serpentine belt makes noise took to dealer eight times dealer can't find problem . Tt dealer has replaced water pump pulley also. Vehicle keeps experiencing oil leaks, dealer has replaced 3 gaskets and an oil filter. Front brakes replaced. Alternator replaced. Rear speakers replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #974602, filed 1995-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 23 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Suburban
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GMC Suburban
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.
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