The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Grabbers ATX, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: P511. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the tires were vibrating. The contact took the vehicle to the tire shop who diagnosed that the tires were out of round. The tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 71,145. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000.
The worst 1992 Chevrolet C3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
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- Transmission3
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
- Risk
- If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Recall number 92V056000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1992 Chevrolet C3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While pumping fuel noticed that frame broke in half without prior warning.
Consumer has a complaint concerning dealer's unwillingness to honor an extended warranty notice from manufacturer concerning automatic transmission . Consumer will send a copy of extended warranty notice. Dealer notified.
Intermittently windshield wipers, when they are on, they will malfunction, obstructing the view of the driver. The dealer has been notified.
Vehicle was sitting idle and the fuse box caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer has been c0ntacted.
Rear axle seals leak, causing saturation of rear brake shoes and loss of braking effectiveness, also locked up three times.
Excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the pads on a number of occasions, in addition when making a stop the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance .
Transmission slips when shifting into drive.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet C3500
Is the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet C3500, fewer than a typical C3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet C3500?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C3500 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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