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1992 Chevrolet G20
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 19 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
19 reportsWHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES.
PASSENGER AND DRIVER RECLINE SEAT BOLTS BROKE, CAUSE THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS. TT
FRONT OIL PUMP IN AUTO-TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED INTERRUPTING RESPONSE OF ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ABS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET SURFACE FRONT BRAKES LOCKUP. TT *SLC
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS FALLING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
WHILE DRIVING WILL GO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION OR CLOSE POSITION, CAUSING TO STALL OR ACCELERATE. TT
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 V…
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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
ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DO NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY. TT
Official recalls
294V177000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Sep 14, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence & remedy
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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Sep 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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.