1992 GMC K1500
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
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
6 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
CONNECTOR FROM HEAT CONTROL UNIT BURNT CAUSING LOSS OF ALL HEAT CONTROLS, IF I HADN'T INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WHEN I DID A FIRE WOULD HAVE ERUPTED. PICTURES AVAILABLE.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
CONNECTOR FROM HEAT CONTROL UNIT BURNT CAUSING LOSS OF ALL HEAT CONTROLS, IF I HADN'T INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WHEN I DID A FIRE WOULD HAVE ERUPTED. PICTURES AVAILABLE.*AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL DURING OPERATION DUE TO 3 BAD CONNECTION IN CIRCUIT CARD WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *AK WIPER CIRCUT BOARD CONNECTONS WERE CRACKED AND ARE RESOLDERED, RESTORING WIPERS TO NORMAL OPERATION. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 18, 1997
ON TWO OR THREE TIMES WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY WITH NO APPEARANCE OF FLUID LEAKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 22, 1996
Incident date: Nov 20, 1996
THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 14, 1996
THE IGNITION WENT BAD . TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 GMC K1500
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
GMC K1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC K1500 across all model years (1967, 1996).
41
Total Recalls
106
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC K1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 2 | 6 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |