Chevrolet C20 1992
Model C20 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, tires. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, power train and seats.
Model 1992
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V044001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2595 | 03/30/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V130000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1991 to 07/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 59381 | 06/29/1999 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/20/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE94012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/07/1994 | 03/28/1994 | CNG FUEL TANK FAILURE | 94V044001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/07/1994 | 03/28/1994 | CNG FUEL TANK FAILURE | 94V044000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 12/18/1994 | |||
| Was driving down the highway at 60 mph has a cargo carrier it came apart from the rack. tt | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/19/2000 | 1 | 12/18/1999 | |
| 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.*ak | |||