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The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.

The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name (not to be confused with the 2003 concept). Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram Pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year.

History

The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. For the 1968 model year (seven years before the Silverado), GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Even after the C/K series officially ended, GM still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes, to denote a two-wheel drive (CC), and four-wheel drive (CK).

For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing the same body and chassis, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra, while four of the Silverado.

In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003–2009 GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty trucks are exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead, Navistar International (now partnering with GM) would sell the medium-duty trucks as a rebadged counterpart, called the CV. This is in fact a very similar nod to how the Avalanche did not have a GMC Yukon–based equivalent, but instead, Cadillac would take its place as the former's rebadged counterpart, the Escalade EXT.

1992 Chevrolet 1500

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Common 1992 Chevrolet 1500 problems

The Chevrolet C/K 1500, produced in 1992, has several common problems that owners have reported. These issues range from mechanical and electrical faults to performance limitations.

  • Power Decrease: Some owners have reported a decrease in power or performance, which could be due to various factors, such as fuel supply hose failure, plugged catalytic converters or mufflers, or vacuum leaks. To diagnose and resolve these issues, perform fuel pressure and volume tests, check for vacuum leaks using an unlit propane torch, and inspect the EFI sensors and system.

These common problems can be resolved with the appropriate repairs and maintenance. Regular inspections and timely replacement of worn-out parts can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the 1992 Chevrolet C/K 1500.

1992 Chevrolet 1500 engine

What are the bad years for Silverado 1500?

2012 and 2013 Silverado Years

Within the second generation, these two are among the worst years for the Silverado 1500. Complaints covered many topics with transmission, engine, and interior accessory problems at the top of the list.

What are the most common problems with Chevy Silverado 1500?

Common Issues With Chevy Silverado Pickup Trucks

  • Fire Risks. ...
  • Defective In-Car Electronics. ...
  • Engine Control Module Problems. ...
  • Transmission Issues. ...
  • Seat Haptic Motor Failure. ...
  • Clunking Steering Column. ...
  • The “Chevy Shake” ...
  • Fuel Pump System Failure.

What year did Chevy 1500 have transmission problems?

From 2012 to 2019, each Silverado year model was littered with issues. The 2012 and 2013 year models have a few dozen reported problems, mainly about faulty engines and transmissions.

What motor is in a 92 Chevy 1500?

1992 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Specs, Features & Options

1 of 2 1500 Extended Cab Long Bed2 of 2 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed
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PickupPickup
Engine
V8, 5.7 LiterV8, 5.7 Liter

What are the bad years for Silverado 1500?

2012 and 2013 Silverado Years

Within the second generation, these two are among the worst years for the Silverado 1500. Complaints covered many topics with transmission, engine, and interior accessory problems at the top of the list.

What are the most common problems with Chevy Silverado 1500?

Common Issues With Chevy Silverado Pickup Trucks

  • Fire Risks. ...
  • Defective In-Car Electronics. ...
  • Engine Control Module Problems. ...
  • Transmission Issues. ...
  • Seat Haptic Motor Failure. ...
  • Clunking Steering Column. ...
  • The “Chevy Shake” ...
  • Fuel Pump System Failure.

Are Chevy 1500 reliable?

When it comes to reliability, the Chevy Silverado has a reputation for being a dependable vehicle. According to Consumer Reports, the Silverado has a predicted reliability rating of four out of five stars.

What engine is in a 1992 k1500?

Used 1992 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series - Specs & Features

Engine
Base engine size4.3 L
CylindersV6
Base engine typeGas
Horsepower160 hp @ 4,000 rpm

1992 Chevrolet 1500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet 1500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Visibility problems
  • Seats problems
  • Tires problems
  • Latches/locks/linkages problems
  • Service brakes problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Chevrolet 1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1992 Chevrolet 1500 complaints

The NHTSA has received 20 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Chevrolet 1500.

2004-08-12

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2004-07-06
  • VIN: 1GCDC14Z0NZ
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE UNDER BODY SPARE MOUNTING DISINTEGRATED. AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. *AK *SC *JB
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2003-08-01

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-07-26
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT ON A UNI ROYAL TIGER PAW XTM, P235/75 R15 TIRE WITH 3/16" TREAD REMAINING. THE DOT IS AVHL AA 481. OTHER NUMBERS ON THE TIRE ARE: ITEM 4165, E24405, D117C, 89C, 89B, 89A, 3452. THE TIRE FAILED ON JULY 26 AT ABOUT 10:00 PM AT THE INTERSECTION OF I255 AND I70 NORTHEAST OF ST. LOUIS. THE TIRE ORIGINALLY WAS ON A NEW 1992 CHEVROLET C1500 AND FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS HAS BEEN ON A 16 FOOT TANDEM AXLE TRAILER WITH 3500 POUND AXLES. THE TIRE HAS NEVER BEEN RUN LOW, NOR OVERLOADED, NOT RUN HOT. AT THE TIME OF FAILURE THE TIRE WAS RELATIVELY COOL CONSIDERING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THE TIRE FAILED WITH A 3 FOOT SECTION OF THE TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE EXPOSING THE STEEL BELT WHICH THEN SEPARATED AND CAUSE A SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL RUPTURE OF THE TIRE WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF THE AIR PRESSUE. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VULCANIZATION OF THE TREAD TO THE TIRE. THERE IS A SECTION AT THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT IS LOOSE WHILE ANOTHER PART IS STILL TIGHTLY ADHERED TO THE TIRE. THE FAILURE DIDN'T CAUSE ANOTHER OTHER DAMAGE AS THE TRAILER IS STRONG IN THE FENDER AREA. ALSO BECAUSE IT IS A TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, THERE WAS NO STABILITY PROBLEM. THIS WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE INSTANCES WHERE THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE IN ONE AREA OF THE VULCANIZATION. WITH THE TREAD LOOSE IT JUST FINALLY LET GO AND THE BELT LOST ITS STRENGTH AND SEPARATED AND THEN OF COURSE THE RADIAL CORDS HAVE NO STRENGTH TO HOLD THE AIR INSIDE. *AK
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2001-08-15

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-07-15
  • VIN: 2GCEC19Z5P1
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN TAPPING ON WIPER HARNESS MOTOR THEY WILL COME BACK ON. WHEN YOUR DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP OPERATING ITS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE DRIVER CAN GET TO THAT WIPER MOTOR FROM INSIDE OF CAR.*AK *JB
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2001-04-12

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-02-02
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: THE VEHICLES BENCH SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY, THE CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN EACH OF THE SEAT RAILS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT, THE CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE BROKEN RAILS. NLM
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2000-11-29

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1993-11-01
  • VIN: 1GBEG25K9N7
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: ORIGINAL TIRES ON A CHEVROLET, 1500, 1992, GOODYEAR HT, P23575R15 FRONT END WAS JUMPING REALLY BADLY. A MECHANIC SAID THAT 2 REAR TIRES TREAD WAS SEPARATING. *AK CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A TOTAL OF 7 GOODYEAR HT TIRES DUE TO VIBRATION. *SLC
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2000-03-03

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-03-03
  • VIN: 2GCEC19K9N1
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FELL ALL THE WAY BACK, AND BROKE THE CABLE THAT RELEASES THE LATCH. OWNER LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT REQUIRED MORE THAN JUST BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED. *AK
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1999-12-22

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-12-14
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH LEANED BACK ON DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE SEATBACK COLLAPSED. HAD IT REPAIRED BY LOCAL MECHANIC. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK
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1999-11-20

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-08-01
  • VIN: 1GCDC14KXNE
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: I AM EXPERIENCING PAINT DELAMINATION ON THIS VEHICLE. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE GATHERED THIS IS LIKELY TO HAVE AN EFFECT UPON WINDSHIELD RETENTION DURING IMPACT. I REQUESTED THAT CHEVROLET REMOVE ALL GLASS AND TRIM, REMOVE TRUCK BED, STRIP ALL PAINT DOWN TO BARE METAL AND REPAINT WITH PPG PRODUCTS. I HAVE ALSO REQUESTED THAT CHEVROLET PAY FOR A SUITABLE RENTAL VEHICLE DURING REPAIR. I AM ALSO IN POSSESION OF THEIR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 92-300-10 DATED 10-92 PROVING THAT CHEVROLET WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY SOLD ME THE TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO UNCOVERED THE FACT THAT THERE MAY BE A NHTSA SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING WINDSHIELD RETENTION PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF PAINT DELAMINATION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND CONCERNING THIS COMPLAINT. THANK YOU!
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1999-10-21

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-09-07
  • VIN: 2GCEK19K3N1
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE & CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE GIVEN. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC MORE PARTS WERE NEEDED. HAD SEATS REPAIRED AFTER PARTS CAME IN. THE BACK OF THE SEAT COULD NOT BE MOVED FORWARD/BACKWARDS. THE SEAT REPAIRED UNDER RECALL HAD FAILED AGAIN. *AK
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1999-10-04

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-05-15
  • VIN: 2GCEK19K6R1
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: DURING IN HEAVY RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. NO PRIOR WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
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1999-09-30

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-08-15
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING. *AK
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1999-09-03

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-03-08
  • Fire: 1
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: WIFE HIT THE KNOB TO ADJUST THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT SMOKE FILLED THE COMPARTMENT. ALL THE WIRING ON THE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
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1999-08-19

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-08-08
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • VIN: 2GCDC19K3A1
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING INJURIES TO WIFE. DEALER WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RESOLVED. THIS PART WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ON A GM RECALL, DEALER TRIED TO GET GM TO REPAIR BUT THEY REFUSED. OWNER REPAIRED SEAT HIMSELF. *ML
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1999-07-14

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-06-28
  • VIN: 2GCE19H8N11
  • Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Summary: DOOR LATCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
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1999-07-06

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 2GCEC19K4N1
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: PASSENGER SEATBACK BOLT BROKE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SEATBACK TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY, AND MAY RESULT IN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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1999-06-14

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-06-03
  • VIN: 2GCEK19K4P1
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING OR AT STOP POSITION WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING FOR A FEW MINUTES WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
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1999-04-05

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE THE SAME WAY AS THE ONE ON THE NEWER MODEL VEHICLES, BUT THIS YEAR MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACED. *AK
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1999-02-05

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: 2GCEK19K4N1
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION. WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE SHUT OFF THEY STAY ON FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER MINUTE BEFORE STOPPING, AND WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
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1998-03-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-03-06
  • VIN: 2GCEK19K0N1
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH IN THE AREA LOCATED OVER THE FUEL LINE.
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1997-04-22

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-12-12
  • VIN: 1GCDC14Z4N1
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: THROTTLE: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE STICKS,C AN'T GET IT TO RELEASE . CAUSE OF PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. *AK
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