Chevrolet G20 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 286 owner complaints across 26 model years of the Chevrolet G20 (1971–1999). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

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What Chevrolet G20 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 82.

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip67
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline13
• Air bags: frontal8
• Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
• Seat belts: anchorage6
• Structure: door6
• Power train: automatic transmission5
• Vehicle speed control5

All Chevrolet G20 recalls (22)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet G20, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

   NHTSA 99V126000 Reported May 19, 1999 282 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Vehicle description: chevrolet and GMC g vans equipped with sliding side doors and remedied during safety campaign (95v197/95-c-58) between july 18, 1997 and february 6, 1999. The sliding side-door rear latch was replaced with a latch that was improperly riveted.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.

   Model years: 1995

2. Rotor (service brakes)

   NHTSA 98V033000 Reported February 17, 1998 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

3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 96V186000 Reported September 26, 1996 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

4. Linkages (steering)

   NHTSA 96V187000 Reported September 26, 1996 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

5. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

   NHTSA 95V197000 Reported October 17, 1995 936 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch on all suspect vehicles.

   Model years: 1995

6. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 94V227000 Reported November 21, 1994 185 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

   Remedy: A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.

   Model years: 1995

7. Head restraint (seats)

   NHTSA 94V177000 Reported September 14, 1994 381 vehicles potentially affected SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.

   The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."

   Remedy: Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

   Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994

8. Interior lighting

   NHTSA 94V128000 Reported July 11, 1994 6,088 vehicles potentially affected MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

   The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

   Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

   Model years: 1993, 1994

9. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 94V087000 Reported May 9, 1994 2,255 vehicles potentially affected EXPLORER VAN COMPANY

   The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

   Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

   Model years: 1994

10. Wheels

    NHTSA 94V053000 Reported March 23, 1994 1,793 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle.

    Model years: 1993

11. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V127000 Reported September 3, 1992 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

12. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 92V047000 Reported April 2, 1992 131 vehicles potentially affected ACTION VANS, INC.

    Installation of safety belt anchorage bolts failed to comply with FMVSS 210.

    Remedy: Tighten the d-ring anchorage bolts to the pillar post to the correct torque.

    Model years: 1991

13. Seats

    NHTSA 91V040000 Reported March 11, 1991 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

14. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V137000 Reported July 18, 1990 13,637 vehicles potentially affected MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Remedy: Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

15. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V016000 Reported February 9, 1988 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

16. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 84V095000 Reported August 20, 1984 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

17. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 83V084000 Reported September 2, 1983 141 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. Consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.

    Remedy: The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

    Model years: 1983

18. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 83V045000 Reported April 27, 1983 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

19. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 79V142000 Reported June 6, 1979 15,328 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1979

20. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V107000 Reported May 15, 1978 226 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, an interference condition may exist between the carburetor fuel pipe assembly and the air conditioning bracket. This could eventually cause the pipe to wear through due to vibration and fuel pressure pulsation.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the carburetor fuel pipe at no charge.

    Model years: 1978

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

    NHTSA 76V198000 Reported December 10, 1976 28,436 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1977

22. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V027000 Reported February 15, 1974 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

Other Chevrolet models

• Malibu19,364 complaints
• Silverado 150018,029 complaints
• Impala10,434 complaints
• Tahoe10,032 complaints
• Equinox9,161 complaints
• Silverado8,799 complaints
• Blazer8,192 complaints
• Suburban8,164 complaints

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.