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1993 Chevrolet G20Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet G20, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the G20 median · #2 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5918 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem29Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chevrolet G20 has problems

59 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, hydraulic2912
Power train70
Electrical system51
Vehicle speed control41
Wheels30
Seat belts30
Structure21
Suspension21
Tires21
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1993 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

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 94V-177 · Sep 14, 1994 · 381 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Interior lighting

Recall 94V-128 · Jul 11, 1994 · 6,088 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 94V-053 · Mar 23, 1994 · 1,793 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE WHEEL CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, TRUCK WILL PULL EITHER DIRECTION IMMEDIATELY W/ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED AND RESURFACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 976333 · Dec 8, 1995
WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HEAD-ON COLLISION, BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE SKIDDED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, 12:OO POSITION. *AK
Complaint 965944 · May 26, 1995
MARK III W/ABS BRAKES HAS REPEATED BRAKE FAILURE WITHIN SHORT DISTANCE. PEDAL DESCENDS TO FLOOR WITH VIBRATION OF VAN DELAY IN ACTIVATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Complaint 964305 · Apr 25, 1995

Own a 1993 G20?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.