1992 Chevrolet K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1992 Chevrolet K1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

0Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1992 Chevrolet K1500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500.

Most common 1992 Chevrolet K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Tires3
Seat Belts2
Seats2
Power Train1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Visibility1
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2014-04-11, Seats
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT. THE DEALER CLAIM THEY WOULD FIX IT. BUT THEY DID NOT FIX IT CORRECTLY AND I STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. THE SEATS JUST UNLOCK WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING AND SLIDE AROUND FREELY, NOT HELD IN PLACE WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN OPERATION. RESULTS HAVE CAUSED WHIPLASH AND PERSONAL BACK STRAIN. THIS OCCURS AT RANDOM. THE DEALERSHIP AND GENERAL MOTORS REFUSED TO CORRECT THEIR FAILED REPAIR AND DAMAGE TO SEATS AND SEATBELTS. I WENT TO THE GMC DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE SEATBELTS REPAIRED AND THEY ARE FAILING AGAIN. VERY POOR DESIGN. THE SEATBELTS START FRAYING IMMEDIATELY AND WILL FAIL AGAIN. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SEATS AND SEATBELTS NEED TO BE CORREC
2011-01-29, Electrical System
MY 1992 CHEVY P\U CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER BEING PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *LN
2010-07-17, Tires
FOUR 265/75-16 PATHFINDER RADIAL ATR TIRES ARE ON A 1992 CHEVY K1500 PICKUP. ON 7-16-2010 ONE FRONT TIRE HAD ALMOST TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION AFTER A 25 MINUTE DRIVE AT 25-35 MPH -- ALL CITY DRIVING WITH NO LOAD. THE TRUCK WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC SAFELY. A SECOND, REAR TIRE NOW SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE WITH 1/4 INCH CRACKS WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES WITH PROPER INFLATION PRESSURE. TWO TIRES OUT OF FOUR OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR DEFECT AND VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
2009-07-16, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE FELL FROM THE VEHICLE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,756. UPDATED 08/04/09 *BF UPDATED 08/06/09.*JB
2007-08-01, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET K1500. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT III, SIZE LT225/75R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE AND WITHIN 45 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND THE RUBBER WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,138 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000. UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

1992 Chevrolet K1500 questions

Does the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet K1500?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Tires (3), Seat Belts (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Chevrolet K1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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