Wiper motor fails intermittently causing poor visibility, a new wiper motor corrected the problem. *ak
The worst 1992 GMC Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility4
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Visibility4
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Cng fuel tank failure
There is no summary currently available
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What 1992 GMC Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Total tire mileage 32,040, tires purchased 7-18-96, outside temp approx. 90f, total drive time prior to failure approx. 1 hour, inflation of 45psi, tread sepatated and tire deflated causing rapid and severe pull to left causing vehicle to enter median, extremely difficult to maintain directional control of vehicle. (dot number: vdw8axc166 tiresize: lt26575r16)
Pe00040, firestone, steel tex r4s with about half of tread left, driver's front tread was starting to peel off which may have caused a crash. Firestone is not willing to help because it's not part of recall. *ak consumer replaced two of the faulty tires, the dot # is vn11b1b494.
Windshield wiper motor has gone bad, causing windshield wipers not to work when needed. There is a recall on 1994-1996 make/models, but not on the 1992-1993. Dealer has been contacted.
Recall 98v150000.001. Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. Dealer aware and recall is established. Vehicle does not comply to this recall. Problem still exists.
Windshield wiper motor module failed.
Seat belt is severely frayed, due to design of the plastic guard which frays material.
Brakes pull to the right and do not stop vehicle.
Serpentine belt cracked and replaced.
Intermittent stalling, causing loss of steering/brakes.
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Questions about the 1992 GMC Pickup
Is the 1992 GMC Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1992 GMC Pickup, 2.0 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 GMC Pickup?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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