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1996 Chevrolet G20Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G20, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Chevrolet G20 has problems

7 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
Visibility20
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Air bags11
Suspension10
Tires10
Structure10

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

4 recalls

1996 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 96V-186 · Sep 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 96V-187 · Sep 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles

Risk. THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS.

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

1996 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

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