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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet C10.
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet C10. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Component: SEATS
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.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
WINSHIELD WIPERS WON'T OPERATE OR STOP DURING OPERATION. *AK
PE00 0.20 ; CON SUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE RETAILER BECAUSE ALL FOUR TIRES HAD STRESS CRACKS ALL AROUND VEHICLE. *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
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)
The 1992 Chevrolet C10 has 4 NHTSA recalls and 9 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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PURCHASE TRUCK USED THE AIR CONDITIONER WHEN OUT . TT
THE PARKING RELEASED ON ITS OWN AND THE TRUCK ROLLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION. TT
PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING. TT