1993 Chevrolet G20
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1993 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).
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor ABS (antilock braking system) EBC4 units.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during ABS stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the ABS on these surfaces.
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 transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Mark III dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.
These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Owner complaints
59 complaints13 involved a crash2 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet G20. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving up an incline. the vehicle was able to be restarted, but stalled and shut off when the contact shifted into the drive position. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated that the inch and a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet G20. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving up an incline. the vehicle was able to be restarted, but stalled and shut off when the contact shifted into the drive position. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated that the inch and a half long rubber hose fitting, near the fuel pump, was split. the current mileage IS 74,000 and failure mileage was 72,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving on the highway at 65 mph, the left rear tire lost tread. *ak the consumer stated two other tires experienced tread separation. *jb *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Consumer states if starts vehicle in "park" gear cannot change gear to engage vehicle. has to start vehicle in "neutral" gear in order to be able to engage. dealer diagnosed defective neutral park switch as the cause.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While the consumer was traveling at 50 mph the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (Ohio traffic report #10-91-525) *yh
- Wheels
While driving at state speed limit and without warning left rear wheel began to shake. Consumer was able to pull over. However, wheel was hanging on one bolt.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer stated the vehicle pulls to the right when braking, consumer was informred that the ABS modulator needs to be replaced.*jb
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
The throttle cable broke inside protective casing, causing the throttle to open up in full throttle, consumer had to shift transmission out of drive in order to slow the vehicle down, this resulted in damage to the transmission. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Delta sierra radial p235/75r15, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 18000 miles on a 1993, chevrolet, G20 van. while driving 65 mph left rear tire had tread separation. Tread wrapped around axle, causing loss of brakes. Consumer and his wife suffered neck and back injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00. *Ak tire was defective. The hydraulic brake failed and the emergency brake was torn off. *Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Was driving 35 mph & started to apply brakes for a stop light, and had no brakes. Went through light. Brakes locked up for a bit in front, but not in rear. Contacted & informed dealership next day of problem with vehicle. Given run around. Finally referred to mechanic. Electric computer chip or pump was causing problem of braking. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle experiencing problem with extended stopping distance whenever brakes are applied in a sudden stop / emergency situation. vehicle been in dealer's shop for inspection, and they informed consumer that this was normal condition for that vehicle. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Continue to experience shorts in the electrical system, the ABS light will come on and the vehicle will not advance out of 1ST gear. prior to this event this last time - when the ac was used at 70 mph there was a strong odor that resymbled burning wiring and the vehicle was taken to out of town…
Continue to experience shorts in the electrical system, the ABS light will come on and the vehicle will not advance out of 1ST gear. prior to this event this last time - when the ac was used at 70 mph there was a strong odor that resymbled burning wiring and the vehicle was taken to out of town dealer for service. dealer determined wiring to rear ac was insufficient and the circuit was fused for protection to get me and my show dogs back home ~200 miles. vehicle did make it home but the next morning was inoperative.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Vehicle has been an electrical nightmare - feel very unsafe and I transport live animals to shows as well as equipment and passengers - very concerned about possible fire. have had to drive shift interlock mechanism by starting vehicle in neutral and then shifting out of gear - dealer has adjusted and replaced this feature 5 times also rear back up lights are intermitent and high rear brake light does not work.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes were applied in an emergency situation they did not respond as they should. Pedal was normal, but brakes grabbed and then released. vehicle kept coasting into vehicle in front of it. GMC has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The drivers shoulder and lap belt IS physically too short in length and prevents forward or lateral movement of more than just a few inches, even if the brakes are not applied and the driver moves his torso forward slowly so as not to trigger the locking mechanism. I am not a large person although…
The drivers shoulder and lap belt IS physically too short in length and prevents forward or lateral movement of more than just a few inches, even if the brakes are not applied and the driver moves his torso forward slowly so as not to trigger the locking mechanism. I am not a large person although my height 6'1" and my frame 210lbs. Would put my in the upper percentile of drivers. Because the belt IS so short , it becomes necessary to unbuckle the seat belt to perform such simple tasks as flipping the rear view mirror when confronted with a vehicle approaching from the rear with their high beam headlamps on, changing the radio dial, or trying to adjust the outside mirror on the van. I have measured the distance of the belt on the passenger side front and find them very close in length. The problem appears to stem from where the shoulder belt IS anchored on the side wall above the drivers left shoulder. This location IS easily 5 inches farther back on the bulkhead than what the passenger side mount IS. This coupled with the fact that the drivers seat IS anchored further forward than the passenger side further reduces the belt length. I have tried using a belt extender but in doing so I find the lap and shoulder belt are not in a safe position should a crash occur and significant internal injury would result. I had contacted glaval (the conversion manufacturer) and they informed me the seats and restraints were factory original from gm, and they don't mess with them or change them in any way. Any help you could give in this situation would be greatly appreciated. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Tires were wearing out on the outside due to the rear axle. had to have tires changed every 13000 miles. heard a very sharp sound in rear axle. right side axle ball bearing and housing fell apart and it dug into the axle. contacted dealer. They only checked the front tires and said nothing was wrong. *Ak
- Structure › Body · Suspension
During vehicle collision van experience roll over when tire came off, high top conversion roof to van came completely off vehicle. Mjs
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving at 70 mph the driver's side tire came off due to lugs:nuts breaking off. the consumer was able to slow down and pull over. This has happened two other times. The first time, passenger's rear tire came off while driving at 45mph. The second time, the driver's rear side tire came off when the lugs: nuts and other parts broke off. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Gear shifter in steering column locks intermittently.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When driver hits the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left without any warning. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. the problem was found to be a collapsed brake hose line. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While driving 25 mph brake master cylinder failed, causing loss of braking system and vehicle control, resulting in a rearend accident. Cause unknown. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake problem; ABS warning light came on. When taken to dealership, dealer stated the ABS module has gone out. this module has not been replaced at this time. Please give further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resultin gin a collision. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle cable snapped causing sudden acceleration, resulting in damage to transmission through downshifting.
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