Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet G20. Hover a bar for the count.
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 1995 Chevrolet G20 - 114 complaints
- 1993 Chevrolet G20 - 68 complaints
- 1994 Chevrolet G20 - 53 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 1994 Chevrolet G20 - 53 complaints
- 1993 Chevrolet G20 - 68 complaints
- 1995 Chevrolet G20 - 114 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Chevrolet G20 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet G20 | 9 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet G20 | 114 | 3 |
| 1994 Chevrolet G20 | 53 | 3 |
| 1993 Chevrolet G20 | 68 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet G20 | 29 | 2 |
| 1991 Chevrolet G20 | 5 | 2 |
| 1990 Chevrolet G20 | 18 | 1 |
| 1989 Chevrolet G20 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988 Chevrolet G20 | 11 | 0 |
| 1987 Chevrolet G20 | 10 | 1 |
| 1986 Chevrolet G20 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 Chevrolet G20 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V126000 | 1995 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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 |
| 98V033000 | 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 FA |
| 96V187000 | 1996 | Steering | THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 96V186000 | 1996 | 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. |
| 95V197000 | 1995 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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 COMP |
| 94V227000 | 1995 | Equipment | 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 |
| 94V177000 | 1992-1994 | Seats | THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." |
| 94V128000 | 1993-1994 | Interior Lighting | THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. |
| 94V087000 | 1994 | Equipment | 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. |
| 94V053000 | 1993 | Wheels | 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 T |
| 92V127000 | 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 STROK |
| 92V047000 | 1991 | Seat Belts | INSTALLATION OF SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210. |
| 91V040000 | 1989-1991 | Seats | SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| 90V137000 | 1981-1984 | Seat Belts | |
| 88V016000 | 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE MAY CONTAIN SMALL HOLES AT SOME SPOT WELDS USED TO ATTACH A MOUNTING BRACKET. |
| 84V095000 | 1984 | Equipment | PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING. |
| 83V084000 | 1983 | Trailer Hitches | PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES. |
| 83V045000 | 1982 | Power Train | 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 |