- The problem
- Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- The risk
- If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Vehicle safety record
1992 GMC C15 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1992 GMC C15 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 fires. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 1999 for the seats. For comparison, the 1991 has 1 and the 1993 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical C15 year, for its age
#170 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 GMC C15 problems
Share of all 6 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1992 GMC C15 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
- The risk
- If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
- The fix
- Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.
What owners say
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6 complaints about the 1992 GMC C15
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle after being driven for two hours just stalled and lost all power. Please describe. *Ak
Driver bucket seat back collapsed intermittently. Frame not of sufficent strength.
Automatic transmission caught fire while driving vehicle. Tt
Engine compartment fire, possible caused by electrical wiring failure. Tt
The bolt that holds the front passenger seat just broke off. Please describe. Tt
The steering column broke while driving in between impact. Please describe. Tt
GMC C15: every year compared
All C15 years1992 GMC C15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 GMC C15 | 6 | 2 | D | |
| 1992 GMC C1500 | 17 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C2500 | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C Series | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C Series(light) | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C3500 | 2 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C10 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C25 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 GMC C15
Does the 1992 GMC C15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 GMC C15: seats (May 1999); tank assembly (April 1994). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC C15?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), electrical system (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 GMC C15 had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 26, 1995 and the latest on March 20, 1996. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 GMC C15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC C15 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C15 years have the most complaints?
1995 (10), 1993 (7), 1994 (7). See every GMC C15 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 GMC C15 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data