1992 CHEVROLET G20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
The 1992 CHEVROLET G20 has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (2 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20, potentially affecting up to 210,610 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 94V177000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| 381 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
View full details →Recall 92V127000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| 246 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY HAS A PUSHROD PIN THAT IS TOO SMALL AND IT IS INSTALLED IN THE WRONG POSITION, CAUSING AN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL RATIO AND A DECREASED MASTER CYLINDER STROKE.
Consequence: THE REDUCED MASTER CYLINDER STROKE RESULTS IN FAILURE TOMEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEMS". A FURTHER REDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN PARTIAL SYSTEMFAILURE HAS OCCURRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET G20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SUPPORT FOR THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND THE PRESSURE CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 171,000. UPDATED 09/27/11*LJ UPDATED 2/23/12 *CN
WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL FILLER "NECK" ON THIS VEHICLE. WHEN YOU FILL THE VEHICLE UP WITH FUEL, ONCE IT IS ALMOST FULL, THE GASOLINE TANK "BELCHES" (FOR LACK OF A BETTER TERM) AND FUEL IS EXPELLED FROM THE TANK ALL OVER THE PERSON FILLING THE VEHICLE (UNLESS YOU STAND APPX. 2' AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE). WE HAVE TALKED TO OWNER'S OF SIMILAR VEHICLES (THIS IS A FULL SIZE CHEVY CONVERSION VAN) AND ALL OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. FUEL LITERALLY ERUPTING FROM THE FILLER NOZZLE CAN EASILY SPRAY ANYONE STANDING NEARBY AND CAN CAUSE CAUSTIC BURNS TO HUMAN FLESH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM!! BOTH CHEVROLET & GMC MANUFACTURED THIS VEHICLE FROM 1971 - 1996 AND MOST, IF NOT ALL, PROBABLY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU! *AK
SEAT BELTS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS ARE POORLY PLACED AND CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO LAY ACROSS THE NECK OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THIS HAS ALSO CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BELTS TO THE POINT OF BEING FRAYED. IN AN ACCIDENT, IT APPEARS THAT SEVERE NECK INJURY WOULD OCCUR DUE TO THEIR PLACEMENT. THIS IS A MARK III CONVERSION VAN SO I AM NOT SURE IF THE FAULT LIES WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR THE CONVERSION COMPANY. *AK
FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION. MJS
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Safety Rating for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHEVROLET G20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHEVROLET G20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G20
- 1987 CHEVROLET G20 — 10 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET G20 — 11 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET G20 — 7 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET G20 — 18 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET G20 — 5 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET G20 (current)
- 1993 CHEVROLET G20 — 68 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET G20 — 53 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET G20 — 114 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET G20 — 9 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET G20 — 7 complaints
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