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1992 GMC S Series problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1992 GMC S Series — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other S Series years?

S Series NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted67 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 67 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 53 complaints
S Series NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1992 GMC S Series have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E041000Fuel SystemMay 18, 2006 · 7,800 units

Defect

CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.

1992 GMC S Series — common questions

Is the 1992 GMC S Series reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1992 GMC S Series have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 GMC S Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC S Series years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the S Series years to avoid are 1995, 2002. The cleanest record among S Series years belongs to 1994.

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.