Transmission caught fire underneath my 1992 gmc k2500 suburban it burned tranny up if I didn't have a fire extinguisher vehicle would have been fully engulfed 1 person received a non sutured laceration on for head fell when trying to get out of vehicle to get away from fire and smoke coming from underneath vehicle nothing yet has been done on tranny problem the only thing that got damaged was my suburban transmission I don't know what else it did to the underneath I have to check.
The worst 1992 GMC Suburban problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes66
- Visibility12
- Engine2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 GMC Suburban
Recalls 2
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 2 recalls for the 1992 GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wiper motor works only occasionally and usually fails when it is wet or humid. Has happened numerous times in the short time I've had it. Also was a consistant problem on the 89 shevy 1 ton pickup I had before.
Brake pedal goes alway down to floor, and vehicle makes noises. Dealership is aware of problem.
Consumer discovered that 'hitch platform' which is used to pull an airstream trailer, 8900 lbs, is cracked in several places. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brake pedal went to floor while making a stop, and all brake warning lights came on.
I have had brake failure on this vehicle since I bought it. The brakes would lose hold and the vehicle would lurch forward as if it were on ice. I was able to avoid collisions through luck and also by being very aware of the problem and leaving extra space between the vehicle in front of me. Various dealers misdiagnosed this problem several times. First time, front brake job, second time, rear brake adjustment. Third time, they said the pump was bad. Miraculously the warning light came on for the very first time in the dealership. $900 later I have a new ABS pump. Now the truck pulls to the right. It did not do this before. Dealer suspected that the ABS pump was defective. Upon replacement, the truck still pulls to the right. They now suspect that the left front brake hose is breaking down internally and causing uneven pressure to the front calipers causing the pulling sensation. They are not sure, so this will be more $ out of my pocket for a trial and error that may or may not work. I have over $1300 in brake repairs and this vehicle still does not stop properly. I am running out of patience and money. Your help will be appreciated. Thanks.
Windshield wipers sometimes will not turn on, the consumer taps on the windshield wiper motor and this will get it working for a while.
The wbcci, a consumer association stated that the oem trailer towing hitch platforms had failed and consumer has an requested investigation. (oem trailer towing hitch platforms on 1992-1999)
Due to windshield wiper motor failure wipers cut of during rain storms or light drizzle. Yh
In december of 1993, I was involved in a multi-car accident. While I did not create the accident, I did contribute by crashing into the rear of one of the cars. The cause - my brakes simply would not stop the vehicle in a normal amount of time. The ABS system made all kinds of interesting noises. However, the vehicle would not stop similar to other vehicles including my previous suburban that I had owned and driven. Following repairs, I took the suburban to a gmc dealer who replaced the master cylinder (at my cost) and idd a test drivel the mechanic said the brakes were working properly. They were not! And still do not work as well as other vehicles with or without anti-lock brakes. Recently I was makina a right turn when a younnster shot thru the intersection on a bicycle. I jumped on the brakes and again heard that sickening groan but no brake action. Fortunately the brakes eventually did grab and the young man swerved to avoid a collision. This recent incident caused me to re-read a syndicated news report from last july. The federal safety agency was working with gm to recall and repair ABS systems in various SUV's. The article also said a second investigation was under way involving my '92 suburban. I'd like to be included in that investigation. At present I still drive this vehicle and I know it will not stop in normal stopping distance. I have started to investigate removing the ABS system and installing something safer. Any advice you might provide would be appreciated.
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Questions about the 1992 GMC Suburban
Is the 1992 GMC Suburban reliable?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 1992 GMC Suburban, 15.6 times a typical Suburban model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 GMC Suburban?
Brakes, with 66 complaints. Next is visibility (12).
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Suburban have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1992 GMC Suburban brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Suburban have bad brakes?
The GMC Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (276 complaints), 1993 (162 complaints) and 1999 (123 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 GMC Suburban get?
Official estimates for the 1992 GMC 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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