Total Complaints
19 filings
GMC C1500 · model year
1992 GMC C1500
19 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992GMCC1500 carries 19 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 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 C1500 is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor with 3 filings, followed by steering:hydraulic power assist system (2) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2). 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 2 investigation files overlapping the 1992 C1500. 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.
19
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050802TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC FAILURES OF 3 REMINGTON XT120 TIRES. I SUSPECT THERE IS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR MANUFACTURING THAT WARRANTS INVESTIGATION. MY BROTHER AND AT LEAST 2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *JB
20021106VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MR *JG *JB
Mileage: 112,000
20020724VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
I HAVE FOUND THAT YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS (#98V150001), BUT IT ONLY APPLIES TO 1994 -1996 VEHICLES. MY 1992 HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. I BELIEVE THAT IT COULD BE THE SOLDER JOINTS AS WELL. THIS ISSUE MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO YEARS 1994-1996. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.*AK
19990728VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY WOULD GO ON/OFF. WOULD COME BACK ON BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT TURNING SWITCH OFF OR ON. PRESENTLY, WILL NOT SHUT OFF RIGHT AWAY AFTER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE VERY POOR VISIBILITY. IT IS AN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT IS GETTING WORSE. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. *AK
19990719SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
19980514SEATS
WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
19980420SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKESS CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER SEVERAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS.
19971211SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
19971104SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY, IT STOPS VERY SLOWLY. *AK *SLC
19970808VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZE WHILE IN MOTION AND CAUSE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN VISION AND VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
19961114FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE FIRE.
19961021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND BRAKING THE VEHICLE CHATTERED . THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND THE DISC HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SYSTEM HAS REAR ABS. *AK
19961021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND BRAKING THE VEHICLE CHATTERED . THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND THE DISC HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SYSTEM HAS REAR ABS. *AK
19960529STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
OPERATOR NOTICED VIBRATION AND FRAME CRACKED. EXPLAIN MORE DETAIL. *AK
19960216STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
19960216STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
19950831CrashPARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKED SLIGHT INCLINE, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES WAS SET AND VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING, PARK RELEASED ITSELF, MAKING A NOISE IMPACT 6:00, GOING AT 50FT. TT
19950504ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTION TWICE IN TWO YEARS. TT
19950323FireEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
SHORT CIRCUIT IN TURN INDICATOR WIRING CAUSING A FIRE INSIDE THE CABIN. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 GMC C1500 have?▼
The 1992 GMC C1500 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC C1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 GMC C1500 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1992 GMC C1500 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.
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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.
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