Gmc Sierra 1992
Model Sierra made in 1992 by Gmc got 32 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and other. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 5 modeles with engines 4.3, ffs spfi, 5.0, ffs and 5.7, 350 v8 ffs.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) (SPFI) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V044001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2595 | 03/30/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1992 to 03/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 177 | 04/09/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/1992 | 04/23/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc light trucks; model names sierra, yukon,suburban, crew cab, and 3500hd. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 01570 | 01/01/2004 | 10005412 | Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) *dh | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| Sliding door latch on the inside is broken. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/23/1998 | 2 | 10/11/1995 | |
| The transmission overheated due to leaking fluid. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 08/21/1997 | |||
| Under carriage caught on fire. fumes stemmed from wires and gas line. consequence: torque converter blew. dealer's.., comments replacement of prior recall before purchase. corrective action did not remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| We feel that this is a defect, seatbelts are a safety item, if our grandchilden had been with us, we would not have been able to protect them, we cannot drive the vehicle due to having no safety restraints at all, we have contact a dealership and they are ordering the parts, its is costing usmoney that we don't not have. our truck is only 7 years old and not that many miles on it, the seatbelts should not have broken. they are cheaply made, of plastic with plastic inside the restraint buckle. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| 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 *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 1 | 10/11/1995 | ||
| Passenger side retractor failed. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 07/13/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/1991 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/15/1999 | |||
| Whenever brakes are applied it causes vehicle to veer to the left. intermittently when brakes are released, vehicle veers vaguely to the right. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. can nhtsa provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1992 | |||
| On any kind of road condtions when applying the brakes the rear wheels lock up. this happens more when moisture is in the air or driving in wet conditions. . this condtions almost caused several near accidents. gmc is unable to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in wet conditions or when going down an incline the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brakes occasionally lock up. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes locked up while driving, causing accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| When brakes are wet or damp the left rear brake grabs/sticks. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/14/1999 | |||
| Sliding door inside handle broke, and the consumer can't use the sliding door to get out. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| 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 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| 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 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/14/1999 | 1 | ||
| Had put vehicle in drive position when it suddenly accelerated. vehicle hit another vehicle in front. had no air bags & no injuries. vehicle towed to body shop. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle operation the cruise control was set at 42 mph, and it did not disengage when the brakes were applied, resulting in an accident.*ak consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1992 | |
| 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. *slc | |||
| When windshield wipers are activated there is no immediate response. windshield wipers will start moving when they are not needed. but when it is not raining they work fine. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Sometimes windshield wipers come on and sometimes they will not. sometimes the windshield wipers will not stop until driver turns off the engine. dealer is aware of the problem. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1997 | 07/01/1992 | ||
| A recall was made on others for the exact same problem, but our truck was not recalled as far as we know. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving in the rain, windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealership had been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1992 | |
| 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. *slc | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1993 | 5 | ||
| While driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers went out. this caused very poor visibility for the driver. had taken vehicle to dealer & the module was replaced 5 times. each and every time they failed , there would be no warning. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 09/18/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed causing poor visibility. | |||