Chevrolet G20Years to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 285 NHTSA owner complaints across 25 model years, no Chevrolet G20 year stands out as one to avoid, and the strongest years are 1993, 1994 and 1995. The G20 has 24 safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Complaints by system

Most common Chevrolet G20 problems

All model years combined: 285 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic9822
Power train271
Seat belts244
Suspension223
Electrical system212
Engine and engine cooling1910
Structure142
Vehicle speed control131
Tires123
15 other systems7314
2 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the G20

  1. HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXPEA88016 · 1985–1988 · closed Jun 30, 1988
    No recall
  2. EXHAUST SYSTEM HEATPE87043 · 1985–1987 · closed Jan 14, 1988
    No recall