- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, Exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
- The risk
- If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.S. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Vehicle safety record
1992 GMC P3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 GMC P3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1996 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical P3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 GMC P3 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
- The 19.5 X 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter.
- The risk
- If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Replace all six (seven if there is a spare) defective wheels with newly designed wheels.
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No complaints about the 1992 GMC P3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC P3: every year compared
All P3 years1992 GMC P3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 GMC P3 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1992 GMC C1500 | 17 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 GMC C15 | 6 | 2 | D | 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 P3
Does the 1992 GMC P3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 GMC P3: tank assembly (October 1996); wheels (September 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 GMC P3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 GMC P3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC P3 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.
What should I do if my 1992 GMC P3 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