1992 Chevrolet G20: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
171,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 33.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10419985 · 2011-08-18 (August 18, 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 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-reported narrative. 171,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716839 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 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' 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 EAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972555 · 1995-09-27 (September 27, 1995)
ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DO NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973427 · 1995-10-17 (October 17, 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. 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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973708 · 1995-10-20 (October 20, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING WILL GO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION OR CLOSE POSITION, CAUSING TO STALL OR ACCELERATE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974894 · 1995-11-13 (November 13, 1995)
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS FALLING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975016 · 1995-11-16 (November 16, 1995)
ABS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET SURFACE FRONT BRAKES LOCKUP. TT *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975016 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976083 · 1995-12-05 (December 5, 1995)
FRONT OIL PUMP IN AUTO-TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED INTERRUPTING RESPONSE OF ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976083 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V127000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Reported: 1992-09-03 (September 3, 1992)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V177000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
Reported: 1994-09-14 (September 14, 1994)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗