Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet G20. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/SIDE DOOR REAR LATCH
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD RESULT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH.
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WILL NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (82)
82 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 82 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 36 | 43.9% |
| Suspension | 10 | 12.2% |
| Power train | 7 | 8.5% |
| Seat belts | 7 | 8.5% |
| Air bags | 6 | 7.3% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 7.3% |
| Visibility | 5 | 6.1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 4.9% |
| Steering | 3 | 3.7% |
| Equipment | 2 | 2.4% |
How 1995 compares with other G20 years
Best and worst G20 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 2 |
| 1992 | 19 | 2 |
| 1993 | 59 | 3 |
| 1994 | 42 | 3 |
| 1995 | 82 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Chevrolet G20 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 99V126000 (latch), 95V197000 (latch), 94V227000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet G20 problems?
Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (36), Suspension (10), Power train (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 G20 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Chevrolet G20 model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1995 the most (82). The 1995 drew 82. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.