1992 Chevrolet C20 Problems: 2 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1992 Chevrolet C20 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Tires
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Tires
1

Recalls 3

SeatsReported May 20, 1999 · 59,381 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 99V130000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported April 5, 1994 · 2,595 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 94V044001 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
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.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

Cng fuel tank failureOpened February 7, 1994, closed March 28, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94012

What 1992 Chevrolet C20 owners say

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Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Tires · MD

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.

Filed Jan 18, 1995 · TX

Was driving down the highway at 60 MPH has a cargo carrier it came apart from the rack. Tt

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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet C20

Is the 1992 Chevrolet C20 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet C20, fewer than a typical C20 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet C20?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet C20 have?

3 recalls, covering seats, fuel system, other and power train.

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1992 Chevrolet C20 problems