Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet G20, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1995 Chevrolet G20 - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (82 to date)
- 1993 Chevrolet G20 - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
- 1994 Chevrolet G20 - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1994 Chevrolet G20 - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 1993 Chevrolet G20 - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
- 1995 Chevrolet G20 - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (82 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet G20 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Chevrolet G20 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet G20 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet G20 | 82 | 75 | 3 |
| 1994 Chevrolet G20 | 42 | 38 | 3 |
| 1993 Chevrolet G20 | 59 | 52 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet G20 | 19 | 18 | 2 |
| 1991 Chevrolet G20 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 1990 Chevrolet G20 | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 Chevrolet G20 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 Chevrolet G20 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 Chevrolet G20 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 Chevrolet G20 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 Chevrolet G20 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet G20 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet G20 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| 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. |
| 98V033000 | 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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. |