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1992 GMC Sierra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1992 GMC Sierra, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
30
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
12–20
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1992 GMC Sierra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V044001 Reported 2,595 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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.

  2. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V119000 Reported 341,364 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

  3. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V056000 Reported 177 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 GMC Sierra have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 178,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 11 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Shuts off randomly. Instrument panel doesn't work. Wires may be sparking above gas tank. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2013 · Electrical system

“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.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2004 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1992 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined12–20 mpg
City / Highway11–18 / 14–23
FuelDiesel, Regular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare GMC Sierra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 GMC Sierra02
1977 GMC Sierra02
1982 GMC Sierra01
1983 GMC Sierra02
1987 GMC Sierra01
1988 GMC Sierra16
1989 GMC Sierra116
1990 GMC Sierra118
1991 GMC Sierra112
1992 GMC Sierra330
1993 GMC Sierra272
1994 GMC Sierra3190
1995 GMC Sierra6261
1996 GMC Sierra2246
1997 GMC Sierra0238
1998 GMC Sierra0190
1999 GMC Sierra5600
2000 GMC Sierra8443
2001 GMC Sierra4264
2002 GMC Sierra4249
2003 GMC Sierra6206
2004 GMC Sierra7188
2005 GMC Sierra9117
2006 GMC Sierra453
2007 GMC Sierra259
2008 GMC Sierra268
2009 GMC Sierra137
2010 GMC Sierra034
2011 GMC Sierra243
2012 GMC Sierra229
2013 GMC Sierra339
2014 GMC Sierra11101
2015 GMC Sierra653
2016 GMC Sierra26
2017 GMC Sierra061

Checking a specific 1992 GMC Sierra

How do I know if my 1992 GMC Sierra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1992 GMC Sierra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V056000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.