1992 Chevrolet C20
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet C20. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
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.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
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
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Was driving down the highway at 60 mph has a cargo carrier it came apart from the rack. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- CNG fuel tank failure
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