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1992 GMC C2500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 GMC C2500 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2007 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1991 has 4 and the 1993 has 5.

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FFar more problems than a typical C2500 year, for its age

#196 most complained-about 1992 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1992 GMC C2500 problems

Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

1992 GMC C2500 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

Equipment

07E088000121,680 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
The risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

Power train: automatic transmission

93V0160001,702,880 vehicles affected

The problem
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
The risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
The fix
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

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3 complaints about the 1992 GMC C2500

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Wheels & tires

As I watched the news about the firestone tire failures I couldn't help wondering if the problem isn't more widespread in the industry. A few years ago I owned a gmc pickup with uniroyal tires. The tread separated on one tire in much the same way as the firestones. It did $2600 damage to the fender. My insurance company paid for the repair and tried to collect from uniroyal. Uniroyal took the tire and then said the damage was from under or overinflation. That wasn't true because I always checked pressures...

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carefully, but it was my word against theirs. I had to replace the other three tires when they showed the first signs of tread separation. I heard stories at the body shop about other owners having similar problems, including serious accidents.( Dot number: tire size: 245/75r16e )

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 729750
Visibility & wipers

While driving on the highway in the rain windshield wipers works intermittently. Contacted dealer.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 862527
Steering

Vehicle's steering idler arm has been replaced 8 times due to premature wear and tear. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 814971

GMC C2500: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19966120Fuel systemF
19958110Seats & seat beltsF
19940100-C
19935211BrakesF
19923200SteeringF
19914200BrakesF
19905300Body, doors & structureF
19896300Engine & coolingF
19882310SuspensionF
All C2500 years

1992 GMC C2500 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1992 GMC C2500

Does the 1992 GMC C2500 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 GMC C2500: equipment (October 2007); automatic transmission (February 1993). 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 C2500?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), visibility & wipers (1), wheels & tires (1).

How many complaints has the 1992 GMC C2500 had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 4, 1997 and the latest on August 31, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1992 GMC C2500 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC C2500 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 C2500 years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1992 GMC C2500 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

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