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1990 Chevrolet G20Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet G20, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Chevrolet G20 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Structure
2Suspension
2Seat belts
1Seats
1Steering
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1990 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.
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
1990 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G20 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE PULLING AN RV TRAILER AT APPROX. 55 MPH IN POS 3 OF 4 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND VEHICLE AND CONTENTS WERE TOTALLY DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF OVERHEATING ON GAUGE AND VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON SCENE AND PREVENTED…
DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE MOTOR THERE WAS TOO MUCH TENSION ON THE BELT BOLT. BOLT NOT STRONG ENOUGH WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FAIL/ DAMAGING RADIATOR, AND BREAKING THE BRACKET. CONSUMER NOTED THAT PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BOLT, BELT AND THE BRACKET. PLEASE…
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