1992 GMC C15 Problems: 6 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1992 GMC C15 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
2
Seats
2
Steering
1
Transmission
1

Problems by type

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Electrical
2
Seats
2
Steering
1
Transmission
1

Recalls 2

SeatsReported May 20, 1999 · 59,381 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.

Recall number 99V130000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported April 5, 1994 · 2,595 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
Risk: If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
Remedy: Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.

Recall number 94V044001 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

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What 1992 GMC C15 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 20, 1996 · Electrical · OH

The vehicle after being driven for two hours just stalled and lost all power. Please describe.

Filed Feb 27, 1996 · Seats · IN

Driver bucket seat back collapsed intermittently. Frame not of sufficent strength.

Filed Nov 27, 1995 · Transmission · KS · fire

Automatic transmission caught fire while driving vehicle. Tt

Filed Oct 18, 1995 · Electrical · TX · fire

Engine compartment fire, possible caused by electrical wiring failure. Tt

Filed Jul 18, 1995 · Seats · TX

The bolt that holds the front passenger seat just broke off. Please describe. Tt

Filed Jun 26, 1995 · Steering · TX · crash

The steering column broke while driving in between impact. Please describe. Tt

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Questions about the 1992 GMC C15

Is the 1992 GMC C15 reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1992 GMC C15, close to a typical C15 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 GMC C15?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is seats (2).

How many recalls does the 1992 GMC C15 have?

2 recalls, covering seats and fuel system, other.

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1992 GMC C15 problems