The 1992 Chevrolet G20 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 627 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS94V1770001994-09-14381 affected
Defect
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92V1270001992-09-03246 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints29
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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'…”
“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”
“No summary provided by consumer”
“No summary provided by consumer”
“Looked in rear mirror, noticed smoke , looked under van saw flames, no machanical problems, damage to van incluedes interior front half of van”
“While applying brakes there was no pressure on first attempt, then released pedal and tried again and pressure had returned. Cause unknown. *ak”
“Replaced leaking seal/oil pan gasket/heater core. Also replaced serpentine belt. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet G20 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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