1992 Chevrolet G20
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet G20. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
19 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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'…
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 easily spray anyone standing nearby and can cause caustic burns to human flesh. please investigate this serious problem!! both chevrolet & GMC manufactured this vehicle from 1971 - 1996 and most, if not all, probably have the same problem. thank you! *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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…
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
- Suspension › Front
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
Torque converter failed causing vibration. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Wheels
No summary provided by consumer
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Suspension
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
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
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 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Driveline · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Replaced leaking seal/oil pan gasket/heater core. Also replaced serpentine belt. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Gas expulsion after filling tank.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When brakes are applied steering wheel shimmies.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger and driver recline seat bolts broke, cause the seat fall backwards. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
ABS, when applying brakes on wet surface front brakes lockup. tt *slc
- Structure › Body › Door
Drivers side door IS falling off. please describe. tt
- Vehicle speed control
While driving will go open throttle position or close position, causing to stall or accelerate. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Vehicle speed control
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.…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system not working properly when brakes are applied they do not catch right away. tt
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