1996 Chevrolet G20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Chevrolet G20, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet G20
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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…
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Linkages (steering)
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.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet G20 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“4 firestone atx lt225/75r15 installed as a replacement on 02/12/1998, mileage on chev g20 conversion van was 46327. Blowout on 06/22/1999, mileage 69918. Purchased 1 new firestone atx tire. Because of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 6, 2000 · Tires
“Exterior side view mirrors - both sides vibrate at increase in speed, loss of visibility to rear view. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 1999 · Visibility
Compare Chevrolet G20 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet G20 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1987 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 10 |
| 1988 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 11 |
| 1989 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 7 |
| 1990 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 17 |
| 1991 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 19 |
| 1993 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 59 |
| 1994 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 42 |
| 1995 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 82 |
| 1996 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet G20 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet G20
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet G20 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Chevrolet G20; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V186000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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.