Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet c2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH over a bump in the road, the spare tire became unsecured from the rear of the vehicle. The spare tire was located underneath the frame of the vehicle and had fallen in the road in front of an oncoming minivan. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the rewind cable failed due to rust. The rewind system needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the rewind system and will have the component installed. He was concerned of the safety risk issue involved with the securing of the spare tire. The failure and current mileages were 126,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw the consumer stated had the cable been made from stainless steel, it would not have failed. Updated 09/19/08.
The worst 1992 Chevrolet C2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility4
- Tires3
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
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- Visibility4
- Tires3
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Chevrolet C2500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 15-17 | 22 | 18-19 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 16-17 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 17-18 | 14-15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 16-17 | 13-14 |
What 1992 Chevrolet C2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire ruptured and explosively blewout delaminating over 18 inches of tread and split casing under tread and down sidewall nearly to seating bead. Vehicle was parked (not in motion) and nobody was close. Goodyear, workhorse, extra grig radial lt245/75r16, code 272661grf80. Had this blowout occurred while truck was in motion, a serious accident would have been inevitable.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing drivers view. *ak
While driving about 60 MPH right rear tire had a tread separation. Dayton p-245/75r16 dot vd11tau.
Brake master cylinder is leaking resulting in the brake pedal is going to the floor on quick stops. Yh
While driving in the rain all of a sudden windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Purchased a new module for the wipers. *ak
Recall 98v150000; whenever it's raining or snowing the windshield wipers would fail to work. Would have get out & lift hood to jiggle wiper wires to get wipers to start moving. Had motor replaced with a pulse board asm 322101631.
Was changing gears to start vehicle when the clutch master cylinder failed to work. The cylinder sprung a leak. Has not taken to dealer as of yet.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the left rear wheel is locking up due to a problem in the braking system. Please provide further details.
Underneath the bed of truck held by wire has rusted through, wire broke, and tire dropped, causing an accident.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet C2500
Is the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet C2500, fewer than a typical C2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet C2500?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 4 complaints. Next is tires (3).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet C2500 have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet C2500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (16 complaints) and 1994 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Chevrolet C2500 range from 13 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.2L 8-cyl diesel, RWD) gets 15-17 city and 22 highway.
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