When driving in rainy weather the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently. The driver was able to drive to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper needed replacement. Please provide additional information.
The worst 1992 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes146
- Visibility17
- Electrical9
- Engine7
- Transmission6
- Seat belts5
- Tires5
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details
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
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
Defect investigations
Poor brake performance
Poor performance of ABS brakes
EA95026
Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
EA94029
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system...
- Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules may comment that their...
- This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4...
- Brake lead/pull and front brake wear
- Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear
- Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear,...
- Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting...
- Broken rear cargo door hinge (install replacement hinge)
1992 Chevrolet Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
What 1992 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed. The driver suffered injuries.
Consumer states while driving vehicle on wet surface the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.
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2 tire failures of tire tread separation: incident dates 6/15/02 and 8/10/02.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Climate control wire behind glove box caught fire also cc module overheats/shorts w/o tripping circuit fuse.
Windshield wipers don't work or stop working in rain.
When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad A/C clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy brakes. I took it in several times to different shops and also the dealer to have them look at the brakes and was always told that the brakes on this model were just that way. I put new rotors and pads on the front and new rear drums and shoes and repeatedly bled the system with slight improvement. It acts as though there is a restriction in the brake line to both front and rear. It acts as though they designed the thing not to stop quickly. I unplugged the motor to the ABS so that at least it would squeal a tire. The lack of sure low speed stops has caused 2 near miss accidents and 1 t bone which has raised our insurance rates. I have learned to drive the thing anticipating stops and prebraking. I went to the dealer and just like with the windshield wiper circuit board that shorted out when it gets wet they told me that for my specific model there were no recalls and they refused to look at it. To add insult to injury last week they sent us a mailer saying that they would replace my brake pedal with a different one to give me a "better feel". That won't do me much good if I'm stuck under a bus!!!!! I have a vehicle which has substandard brakes, which were designed that way and they won't do a [xxx] thing about them. I like a lot of things about the truck but the brakes suck big time.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When turning windshield wipers off blades will not go back to a resting position. If turned back on they will continue to go back and forth about 15 times instead of once before stopping. Dealer didn't pull up a recall, and warranty doesn't cover it.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 1.4 times a typical Suburban model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban?
Brakes, with 146 complaints. Next is visibility (17).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 93V119000, 92V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (581 complaints), 1993 (382 complaints) and 1999 (246 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 16 highway.
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