1992 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1992 Chevrolet Silverado sits mid-pack among Silverado years: 51 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 111, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Visibility & Wipers leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (28% of the total).
51
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1992 compare to other Silverado years?
What are the most common 1992 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility & Wipers | 14 | 27% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 12 | 24% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 5 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 4 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 4 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 3 | 6% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Other | 2 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN & WOULD HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY WOULD STOP WORKING FOR NO REASON. HAS TO STOP VEHICLE & GET OUT & HIT THE MOTOR UNDER THE HOOD TO GET THE WIPERS TO WORK AGAIN. HAD THE WIPER MOTOR REPLACED TWICE & STILL PROBLEM EXISTS. THE WARRANTY RAN OUT ON THE THIRD…”
“WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING A TRAILER THE VEHICLE STALLED, AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT HALF OF THE VEHICLE, NO INJURIES TO PASSENGERS (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM ”
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSES POWER STEERING TO GO OUT, AND WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION MODULE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE STALL THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF IT. *YH”
“WHILE HAULING A TRAILER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED , CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER, RESULTING IN A FIRE. HAPPENED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
“MY FAMILY WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN APRIL OF 97.WE FILED A SUIT WITH GM AND LOST BECAUSE OF THE COMPARATIVE LAW IN TN. HOWEVER, DURING THE LAW SUIT WE WERE INFORMED THAT NHTSA DOES NOT OR DID NOT REQUIRE A CRASH WORTHINESS TEST ON SEAT BACK STRENGTH ON DRIVERS SIDE IF LOADED DURING A…”
1992 Chevrolet Silverado — common questions
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 51 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Silverado year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 1992 Silverado problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (14 complaints), engine (12 complaints), brakes (5 complaints).
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado.
Which Chevrolet Silverado years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Silverado years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 1997, 2005, 1998, 1995, 2007, 1994, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2014. The cleanest record among Silverado years belongs to 1987.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.