no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN EVENT OFAN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.
1978 Chevrolet G20Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Chevrolet G20, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 1995. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1978 Chevrolet G20 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1978 Chevrolet G20 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1978 vs. every other G20 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G20 median. How we score
'73'74'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G20 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE CLAMP ON THE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IS SO TIGHT THAT AFTER TIME WITH RUBBER SWELLING AND CLAMP RUSTING IT STOPS ALL FLOW OF FLUID TO THE BRAKES. TT
Own a 1978 G20?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.