Chevrolet G20 complaints by model year
283 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 82 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 59 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1990–1999. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet G20 recalls (20)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one G20 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V297000 | Jul 29, 2009 | THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON | 1996 | — |
| 09V298000 | Jul 29, 2009 | FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON | 1996 | — |
| 99V126000 | May 19, 1999 | GM/SIDE DOOR REAR LATCH | 1995 | — |
| 98V033000 | Feb 17, 1998 | GM/BRAKE ROTORS/HUBS | 1998 | — |
| 96V186000 | Sep 26, 1996 | GM/WATER INTRUSION | 1996 | — |
| 96V187000 | Sep 26, 1996 | GM/STEERING LINKAGE | 1996 | — |
| 95V197000 | Oct 17, 1995 | STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS | 1995 | — |
| 94V227000 | Nov 21, 1994 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS | 1995 | — |
| 94V177000 | Sep 14, 1994 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS | 1992, 1993, 1994 | — |
| 94V128000 | Jul 11, 1994 | LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:COURTESY LIGHTS | 1993, 1994 | — |
| 94V087000 | May 9, 1994 | EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL | 1994 | — |
| 94V053000 | Mar 23, 1994 | WHEELS | 1993 | — |
| 92V127000 | Sep 3, 1992 | BRAKES:VACUUM BRAKE SYSTEM | 1992 | — |
| 92V047000 | Apr 2, 1992 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN | 1991 | — |
| 91V040000 | Mar 11, 1991 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BENCH | 1989, 1990, 1991 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Chevrolet G20 FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet G20 had?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet G20 model year from 1982 to 1999. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet G20 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (82) and the 1998 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet G20 problems?
Across the 1990–1999 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.