Total Complaints
12 filings
CHEVROLET K15 · model year
1992 CHEVROLET K15
12 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992CHEVROLETK15 carries 12 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 K15 is exterior lighting:headlights with 2 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:recliner (2) and power train:automatic transmission (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1992 K15, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
12
Complaints
2
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19960601SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DUE TO SHEERED BOLTS. *SD
19951222SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHENEVER APPLY BRAKES, BUCKET SEAT BACK GOES FORWARD; LOCKING MECHANISM REPLACED AT LEAST TEN TIMES; HELD TOGETHER BY NUTS/BOLTS ONLY; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT.
19951205EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEAD LIGHTS ICE OVER. MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO SEE IN SNOWY CONDITIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19951127CrashEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THE HEAD LIGHTS CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD IN BAD WEATHER. TT
19951005POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5-SPD MANUAL OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION FAILS W/POSSIBLE SEIZING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
19950721CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, BRAKE FAILUREE/XTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 25MPH. TT
19950608WHEELS
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF COMPLETELY SEPARATING AT THE BALL JOINT AFTER STOP, THEN START. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
19950516SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT BRAKES STICKING NOT RELEASING PROPERLY. ALSO REAR SURFACE RESERVOIR PUSHED OFF MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. TT
19950516SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
FRONT BRAKES STICKING NOT RELEASING PROPERLY. ALSO REAR SURFACE RESERVOIR PUSHED OFF MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. TT
19950414SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
AT LOCATIOBN WHERE SEAT BACK IS CUT, IT DOESN'T ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT BACK INTO HOLDER/SEAT BELT BECOMES SNAGGED WHEN PULLED OUT. *AK
19950307FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR BEARING WENT OUT CAUSING FINS TO BREAK OFF RESULTING IN ALTERNATOR FIRE. TT
19950227FirePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ASK FOR MRS. PUGLIESE. TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT OF VENT TUBE LEAKED ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. RESULTING IN VEHCILE FIRE. TT
Compare 1992CHEVROLETK15 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 CHEVROLET K15 have?▼
The 1992 CHEVROLET K15 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 CHEVROLET K15?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 CHEVROLET K15 is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 1992 CHEVROLET K15 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.