1992 Chevrolet G20: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2011
“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”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 1999
“Looked in rear mirror, noticed smoke , looked under van saw flames, no machanical problems, damage to van incluedes interior front half of van”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 1997
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“While applying brakes there was no pressure on first attempt, then released pedal and tried again and pressure had returned. Cause unknown. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1997
“Automatic transmission failure, torque converter has been replaced five times, leaking transmission fluid. Tt first the transmission was repaired due to vibration. Then the torque converter was replaced. The transmission started leaking and the pump bushing and new torque convertor were replaced. Again the transmission began vibrating and leaking. The problem still exists after tires were replaced as possible cause. Cruise control failed. Drive shaft was leaking *yh”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1995
“The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle bounces and sways side to side during any speed. In addition the seat belts aren't long enough to secure their driver. Also, the fuses in the electrical system started failing.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1992
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts
“Front oil pump in auto-transmission has failed interrupting response of acceleration when needed. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Power Train
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
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 HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
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.
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet G20 reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet G20. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet G20 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:head restraint. 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.