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1992 Isuzu Pickup

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

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The 1992 Isuzu Pickup opens the truck's documented model history that runs from 1992 through 1995, and within that four-year window it carries a relatively modest reliability footprint of 12 total owner complaints and a single recall, with hydraulic service brakes the most frequently cited trouble area. Positioned between the generation's high and low marks — well below 1994's peak of 21 complaints and somewhat above 1993's low of 6 — this model year lands closer to the cleaner end of the spectrum, neither the trouble spot of the run nor a standout for quality. For a researcher, that makes the 1992 a useful reference point for tracking how the Isuzu Pickup's early issues evolved over the production cycle, with brake hydraulics flagged as the consistent area worth monitoring across the lineup.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	177.2 in
Overall width	66.5 in
Overall height	62.2 in
Wheelbase	105.5 in
Curb weight	2630 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine GL-5 in the differential, GM Part No. 12377967 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	GM Part No. 12377967
Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.2 Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	5W-30
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	3.2 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In 1992 the Isuzu Pickup logged 12 federal complaints, the second‑lowest count among the four‑year span, and only a single recall, matching the modest 1‑recall level seen in 1993 but well below the 2 recalls recorded in 1994 and 1995. The complaint profile that year was dominated by service‑brake hydraulic issues (4 reports), with suspension and seat‑belt problems each accounting for 2 complaints and a single structural issue; notably, there were no crash‑ or fire‑related complaints. Compared with the spike in complaints (21) and the emergence of investigations in 1994, 1992 sits in a relatively quiet early segment of the generation’s trend, suggesting fewer systemic problems at that point. Because the data show fewer complaints, limited recalls, and no safety‑critical incidents for 1992, it can be considered a comparatively strong year to purchase a used Isuzu Pickup.

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 by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’92’93 ’94 ’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4

Suspension2

Seat Belts2

Structure1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Seats1

Service Brakes, Air1

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 5 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
IB13-R-001G	2023-05-08	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the…
WB08-X-001I	2023-05-03	Equipment	This bulletin provides instructions with regard to the Isuzu Commercial Vehicle (CV)…
WB13-X-001B	2022-08-30	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
WB13-X-001A	2022-08-02	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
SB0012S002	2000-03-01	Equipment	THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING…

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 1992 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.