1992 Chevrolet G20 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 171,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet G20. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 171,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 32%
- Electrical system2 11%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Seat belts2 11%
- Suspension2 11%
- Engine cooling1 5.3%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Body and structure1 5.3%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 updated 2/23/12”
NHTSA complaint #10419985, filed 2011-08, 171,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #830442, filed 1998-11Fuel system: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #716839, filed 2000-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 171,000 and 171,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet G20. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-20 · 3 DR | not rated | 1 / – | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V177000Sep 14, 1994Seats › Front assembly › Head restraintCovers: Chevrolet G20 1992–1994, Astro 1992–1994, Dodge B250 1992–1994
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."
- 92V127000Sep 3, 1992Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assistCovers: Chevrolet G20 1992, G30 1992, GMC G25 1992 +2 more
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.
- 91V183000Oct 21, 1991Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet G20 1992, G30 1992, GMC G30 1992 +2 more
A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear.
Recall details for the 1992 Chevrolet G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Chevrolet G20.
Other model years of the Chevrolet G20
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 82 | 108,266 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 42 | 79,222 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 59 | 72,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | 171,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 17 | 123,619 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 7 | 29,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 11 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | 140,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet G20 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet G20 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Chevrolet G20 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 1992 Chevrolet G20 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet G20 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 171,000 miles and the middle half falls between 171,000 and 171,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.