Shuts off randomly. Instrument panel doesn't work. Wires may be sparking above gas tank.
The worst 1992 GMC Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility8
- Brakes7
- Seat belts3
- Tires3
- Acceleration2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 GMC Sierra
Recalls 3
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- 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
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
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 GMC Sierra 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
1992 GMC Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 16-18 | 22-23 | 18-20 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-21 | 16-18 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 15-16 | 20 | 17-18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13-15 | 17-19 | 15-16 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 17-19 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 16-18 | 14-15 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16-17 | 13-14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14-16 | 12-13 |
What 1992 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The paint has been slowly chipping off, and now that I have had it for three years, it has gotten much worse. I use it mainly for driving to work on the freeway and through town.
While driving in the rain, windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealership had been notified.
Windshield wipers works intermittently. Windshield wipers come on and off without prior warning. Dealership aware of problem.*ak consumer states the washer fluid sprayer doesn't work correct either.
Tread on the continental american general 16 inch 10 ply tire began to come off the left back tire, causing truck to swerve back and fourth, camper on body of truck fell off, tearing side panel almost completely from the left of truck. Cj
Tread separation - tread peeled off from main body of tire at 70 MPH. Tire was inspected by a goodyear dealer and he good not determine reason for failure. Dealer talked with michellen in order to obtain guidance about reason for failure. Michellen was unable to determine reason for failure but offerred and adjustment toward a replacement tire. Tire was manufacturered at ft. Wayne, in plant.( dot number: bf11r41337 tire size: 245/75/r16 )
Receiving end of driver's side seatbelt broke and will not hold the buckle inside of it. Dealer said the it needed to be replaced, consumer feels that since this is a safety defect, it should be covered by the dealer.*ak
With these tires, I had a tread separate from the tire on my right rear. This caused me to swerve and fishtail across 3 lanes of traffic after the truck was back on all 4 wheels. There was really no warning to me that this was about to happen. It occured on an interstate after I entered it approximately 2 miles back. Luckily, I nor anyone else was injured, however, I feel that this model tire from firestone should also be looked at for defects. The right side of my truck from the door back to and including the bumper suffered severe damage from the loose tire tread beating on my truck before it seperated from the rest of the tire, of which still is properly inflated. The tire itself did not blow. In conclusion, I am extremely fortunate and by the grace of god I am able to file this complaint report. I can understand how the unfortunate people who died when they experienced the same thing, had absolutely no warning of what was about to occur. Please investigate this model firestone tire also, no one else should have to experience what I went through today, or anyone else die from this defective brand of tires. Thank you.*ak( dot number: tire size: 265x75x15 )
Windshield wipers failed to operate while I was driving in a rain storm. I had to pull over and wait for the rain to let up before I could continue. Later, during the same drive, I was able to turn on the wipers, but then they would not turn off until the ignition was turned off. Reported failure to dealer and I was charged $149.90 to replace wiper motor circuit module, p/n 12463017.
Manufacturer's recall # 99028 for the seat recliner bolts for the driver's and passenger's front seats. Dealer modified driver's seat, but not the passenger's seat, and said that he is not obligated to fix the passenger's seat, and wont fix I even though the recall specifically states the driver's and passenger/s seats. Please provide further information.
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Questions about the 1992 GMC Sierra
Is the 1992 GMC Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1992 GMC Sierra, fewer than a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 GMC Sierra?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 8 complaints. Next is brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Sierra have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the GMC Sierra have the most visibility problems?
The GMC Sierra model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (140 complaints), 1994 (115 complaints) and 1996 (84 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 GMC Sierra get?
Official estimates for the 1992 GMC Sierra range from 12 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.2L 8-cyl diesel, RWD) gets 16-18 city and 22-23 highway.
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