1992 Chevrolet C20: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1999

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest C20 years (#5 of 6 by complaints, age-adjusted)

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Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Tires1 complaint

Equipment1 complaint

“While driving about 50-55 mph sidewall on rear passenger's side tire blewout completely. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Tire size p235/170r15. Replacement tire equipment on a 1992, chevrolet, van. Not sure of tire mileage. Dot # 30mib34358.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2000

Recalls - 3 campaigns

SEATS99V130000 · May 1999

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.

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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION93V016000 · Feb 1993

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY94V044001 · Apr 1994

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.

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.

How other years compare

19905 complaints · 3 recalls 1992 (this page)2 complaints · 3 recalls 199316 complaints · 3 recalls 199412 complaints · 10 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Chevrolet C20 reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet C20. The most complained-about area is tires.

Does the 1992 Chevrolet C20 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.