1992 CHEVROLET C10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
The 1992 CHEVROLET C10 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (2 complaints), Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (1 complaint), and Parking Brakeconventional (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10, potentially affecting up to 1,781,126 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 99V130000 — SEATS
| 59,381 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 94V044001 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,595 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 93V016000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,702,880 vehicles affected
Defect: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINSHIELD WIPERS WON'T OPERATE OR STOP DURING OPERATION. *AK
VEHICLE WAS TOWING A CAR DOLLEY (NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE CONCERNING MAKE/MODEL OF THE CAR DOLLEY), THE WELDS WHICH HELD THE LEFT FENDER ON WERE RUSTED AND CRACKED, FENDER FELL OFF WHILE BEING TOWED STRIKING OTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
PE00 0.20 ; CON SUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE RETAILER BECAUSE ALL FOUR TIRES HAD STRESS CRACKS ALL AROUND VEHICLE. *AK
DRIVESHAFT MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND SOLUTION. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE FAILED, RECALL ON 1994-96 VEHICLES, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN. (98V-150)
Safety Rating for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHEVROLET C10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHEVROLET C10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C10
- 1987 CHEVROLET C10 — 1 complaint
- 1988 CHEVROLET C10 — 7 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET C10 — 5 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET C10 — 3 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET C10 — 3 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET C10 (current)
- 1993 CHEVROLET C10 — 10 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET C10 — 25 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET C10 — 42 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET C10 — 18 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET C10 — 8 complaints
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