1992 GMC C1500
1 recalls, 19 complaints - 2 TSBs
93V016000 Feb 1, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 2, 2005
I HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC FAILURES OF 3 REMINGTON XT120 TIRES. I SUSPECT THERE IS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR MANUFACTURING THAT WARRANTS INVESTIGATION. MY BROTHER AND AT LEAST 2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Nov 20, 1998
CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MR *JG *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
I HAVE FOUND THAT YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS (#98V150001), BUT IT ONLY APPLIES TO 1994 -1996 VEHICLES. MY 1992 HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. I BELIEVE THAT IT COULD BE THE SOLDER JOINTS AS WELL. THIS ISSUE MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO YEARS 1994-1996. PLEASE INVES... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 28, 1999
Incident date: Jun 24, 1998
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THEY WOULD GO ON/OFF. WOULD COME BACK ON BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT TURNING SWITCH OFF OR ON. PRESENTLY, WILL NOT SHUT OFF RIGHT AWAY AFTER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE VERY POOR VISIBILITY. IT IS AN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT IS GET... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 19, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
SEATS
May 14, 1998
Incident date: May 11, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
BRAKESS CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER SEVERAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1994
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY, IT STOPS VERY SLOWLY. *AK *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 8, 1997
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZE WHILE IN MOTION AND CAUSE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN VISION AND VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 8, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND BRAKING THE VEHICLE CHATTERED . THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND THE DISC HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SYSTEM HAS REAR ABS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND BRAKING THE VEHICLE CHATTERED . THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND THE DISC HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SYSTEM HAS REAR ABS. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 12, 1996
OPERATOR NOTICED VIBRATION AND FRAME CRACKED. EXPLAIN MORE DETAIL. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 31, 1995
Incident date: Aug 30, 1995
PARKED SLIGHT INCLINE, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES WAS SET AND VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING, PARK RELEASED ITSELF, MAKING A NOISE IMPACT 6:00, GOING AT 50FT. TT
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 4, 1995
Incident date: May 4, 1995
ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTION TWICE IN TWO YEARS. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
SHORT CIRCUIT IN TURN INDICATOR WIRING CAUSING A FIRE INSIDE THE CABIN. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 GMC C1500
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
GMC C1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C1500 across all model years (1970, 1993).
26
Total Recalls
161
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC C1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 1 | 19 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |