Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Chevrolet G30. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
- Summary
- THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE FLANGE ON THE END OF THE CONTROL ARM NEAR THE BALL JOINT PAD.
- Consequence
- THE BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON EACH OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
BRAKES:VACUUM BRAKE SYSTEM
- Summary
- 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.
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:REAR-VIEW BACKLIGHT
- Summary
- VEHICLES WERE INCORRECTLY EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD REAR WINDOWS INSTEAD OF THE NECESSARY RIVETED INSTALLATION SEAL ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence
- THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE RETENTIONREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, WHICH PROVIDES PROTECTION AGAINST PASSENGERS BEINGEJECTED OUT OF THE REAR IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE EXISTING REAR WINDOW SEALS WITH THE RIVETED INSTALLATION SEAL ASSEMBLIES.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 50% |
| Tires | 1 | 50% |
How 1992 compares with other G30 years
Best and worst G30 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 2 |
| 1996 | 7 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1992 G30 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1992 Chevrolet G30 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet G30 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 94V125000 (suspension), 92V127000 (brake), 92V077000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Chevrolet G30 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (1), Tires (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1992 G30 compare with other years?
Among the 1983–1997 Chevrolet G30 model years at least five years old, the 1983 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (21). The 1992 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.