1992 GMC Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 15%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 GMC Suburban, 15% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles.
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.
“Windshield wiper motor works only occasionally and usually fails when it is wet or humid. Has happened numerous times in the short time I've had it. Also was a consistant problem on the 89 shevy 1 ton pickup I had before.”
NHTSA complaint #10005005, filed 2003-01, 146,000 miles“While engine cold wipers work. When hot, wipers simply stop and will not restart until engine cold. Last time was in heavy traffic in heavy rain on interstate. Accident avoided by getting off road quickly. Am told recall exists but cannot find same. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #706261, filed 1999-05“Ea95-026 active, went going down incline on uneven pavement, complete loss of brake effectiveness. Tt consumer stated the heater bar is inoperable it does not move, also unable to turn the heat on if the system is off from the night before, after the vehicle runs for a period of time it will turn on.”
NHTSA complaint #974457, filed 1995-11“When cold or when vehicle gets wet ABS brakes lock up. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Consumer states brakes very toughy and grab bad when it is cold, right rear door defogger inoperative,right axle seal leak,left rear wheel fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #817615, filed 1997-10“Front brakes fail-brakes lose fluid-cannot see where fluid is coming from. Tt consumer states when the ABS comes into play, this could be detected by the noise when the brakes are applied, the front left has fluid leaking into wheel well, also inspection shows fluid level low in master cylinder.also front wheel bearing were replaced, front rotors and pads were replaced, also front power window inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #976132, filed 1995-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 17% |
| 1997 | 12 | 6% |
| 1996 | 26 | 15% |
| 1995 | 20 | 9% |
| 1994 | 72 | 18% |
| 1993 | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 | 12 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Suburban
67 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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