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Chevrolet G10 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints across 18 model years of the Chevrolet G10 (1973–1998). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

10
safety recalls, all years
33
owner complaints, all years
1996
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Chevrolet G10 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Chevrolet G1017
1997 Chevrolet G1005
1996 Chevrolet G1028
1995 Chevrolet G1004
1994 Chevrolet G1001
1993 Chevrolet G1002
1992 Chevrolet G1010
1991 Chevrolet G1010
1990 Chevrolet G1011
1989 Chevrolet G1011
1987 Chevrolet G1012
1986 Chevrolet G1001
1985 Chevrolet G1001
1984 Chevrolet G1010
1982 Chevrolet G1010
1977 Chevrolet G1010
1974 Chevrolet G1010
1973 Chevrolet G1010

What Chevrolet G10 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 8.

All Chevrolet G10 recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet G10, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V033000 Reported 1,137 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

    Model years: 1998

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V186000 Reported 20,689 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

    Model years: 1996

  3. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 96V187000 Reported 8,340 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

    Model years: 1996

  4. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V127000 Reported 246 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace the brake assembly.

    Model years: 1992

  5. Seats

    NHTSA 91V040000 Reported 25,807 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

    Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  6. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V016000 Reported 463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.

    Model years: 1987

  7. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 84V095000 Reported 2,940 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Plastic plug located on top of the front air conditioner was not removed during assembly. This defect disrupts normal operation of evaporator blower housing.

    Remedy: Rear a/c system blower will be inspected for damage such as melting or burning. If no damage is detected, the resistor will be replaced and any remaining pieces will be removed. If damage is detected, the resistor and…

    Model years: 1984

  8. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 83V045000 Reported 6,204 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. The pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. If the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. If the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.

    Model years: 1982

  9. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V198000 Reported 28,436 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1977

  10. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V027000 Reported 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.