Both front tires experienced tread separation although there was considerable tread depth left on both, the consumer replaced all four tires with a different brand (goodyear wrangler lt245/75r16 m&s load range e). Nlm
The worst 1992 Chevrolet K3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes1
- 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
What 1992 Chevrolet K3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Loss of all braking power for about 5 seconds. I kept pumping the brakes as I drove off the road and braking power returned. This was the first time that all power was lost, it is usually a decrease in braking ability not a complete loss.
When using the windshield wipers they are working intermittently, and sometime's consumer has to go under the hood to disconnect the harness wire.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet K3500
Is the 1992 Chevrolet K3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet K3500, fewer than a typical K3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet K3500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet K3500 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet K3500 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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