1992 CHEVROLET G20
4 recalls, 29 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
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).
94V177000 Sep 14, 1994
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect Description
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.
92V127000 Sep 3, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Jul 2, 2011
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... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 4, 2000
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
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' A... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Dec 23, 1999
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... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 22, 1999
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Nov 21, 1998
Incident date: Nov 12, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
WHEELS
Nov 21, 1998
Incident date: Nov 12, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
SUSPENSION
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 1992
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 1992
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 1992
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 1992
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Sep 12, 1997
LOOKED IN REAR MIRROR, NOTICED SMOKE , LOOKED UNDER VAN SAW FLAMES, NO MACHANICAL PROBLEMS, DAMAGE TO VAN INCLUEDES INTERIOR FRONT HALF OF VAN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: May 13, 1997
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THERE WAS NO PRESSURE ON FIRST ATTEMPT, THEN RELEASED PEDAL AND TRIED AGAIN AND PRESSURE HAD RETURNED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
REPLACED LEAKING SEAL/OIL PAN GASKET/HEATER CORE. ALSO REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
REPLACED LEAKING SEAL/OIL PAN GASKET/HEATER CORE. ALSO REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
REPLACED LEAKING SEAL/OIL PAN GASKET/HEATER CORE. ALSO REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
REPLACED LEAKING SEAL/OIL PAN GASKET/HEATER CORE. ALSO REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 22, 1997
GAS EXPULSION AFTER FILLING TANK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 30, 1996
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
PASSENGER AND DRIVER RECLINE SEAT BOLTS BROKE, CAUSE THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
PASSENGER AND DRIVER RECLINE SEAT BOLTS BROKE, CAUSE THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 5, 1995
FRONT OIL PUMP IN AUTO-TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED INTERRUPTING RESPONSE OF ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
ABS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET SURFACE FRONT BRAKES LOCKUP. TT *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 13, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS FALLING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
WHILE DRIVING WILL GO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION OR CLOSE POSITION, CAUSING TO STALL OR ACCELERATE. TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
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. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
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. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Oct 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
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. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DO NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY. TT
CHEVROLET G20 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G20 across all model years (1973, 1998).
73
Total Recalls
355
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
44
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET G20 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 114 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 53 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 68 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 4 | 29 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | View |