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1992 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 C-Series Pickup.

The 1992 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup is a truck platform that requires 4 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil for routine engine maintenance. Within the model's reliability history, this specific year stands out as exceptionally stable, featuring zero manufacturer recalls and only a single recorded owner complaint regarding visibility. For researchers, this minimal complaint volume and clean recall record indicate that the 1992 C-Series is a highly dependable iteration with virtually no systemic issues.

Model year1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988 1986

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12737090. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12737090 alt 25160561
Engine air filter	06484235 alt 06419892
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued · alt 25011765
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	15184702
Serpentine belt	22518599 alt 10085747
Thermostat	10190925 alt 10207373

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	14.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

Every 3,000 mi	King Pin (lubricate)
At 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate)
At 6,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 7,500 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Air Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup dominate in one area — the visibility, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
WB11-X-001A	2023-10-18	Engine And Engine Cooling	The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzuâs policy for control…
030232044	2004-09-01	Steering	EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER…
020604052	2002-10-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
020137002	2002-03-01	Visibility	SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING…
000601023A	2001-12-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 4 qt Engine oil filter 12737090 Engine air filter 06484235 Fuel filter 25171792 Spark plug 19302741

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 C-Series Pickup take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 C-Series Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.