1992 Chevrolet K1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1992 Chevrolet K1500 splits its engine coverage by fuel and displacement: gasoline V8s of 5.0L and 5.7L, a 4.3L gasoline V6, and a 6.2L diesel V8, each an overhead-valve design without forced induction. The body work covers two cabs, standard and extended, both two-door, and the equipment sections cover Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado and WT trucks. Diagnostics are indexed by system, so the diesel and the gasoline trucks are never read from one page.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door extended cab pickup
Trims covered
- Cheyenne
- Scottsdale
- Silverado
- WT
Known issues on the 1992 K1500. Two recalls are recorded federally for this year, both on replacement filters fitted at service time. One describes a fuel connection that may not seal, allowing gasoline to leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, ignite. The other describes an oil filter whose poor seal can drain engine oil and raise the same fire risk. Seventeen complaints have been logged, led by four on the service brakes, three on tires and two on seat belts. Brake hydraulics, wheel and tire specifications and restraint hardware each have their own procedures and torque values in this manual.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
ABS SYSTEM LOCKED DURING TURN IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT TREE.*AK
MY 1992 CHEVY P\U CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER BEING PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *LN
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT. THE DEALER CLAIM THEY WOULD FIX IT. BUT THEY DID NOT FIX IT CORRECTLY AND I STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. THE SEATS JUST UNL
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT. THE DEALER CLAIM THEY WOULD FIX IT. BUT THEY DID NOT FIX IT CORRECTLY AND I STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. THE SEATS JUST UNL
Showing the 4 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
