Model year record

1990 Chevrolet G20

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V040000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
25,807
Reported to NHTSA
1991-03-11
Owners notified
1991-04-24

Defect description

SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.

Safety risk

SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2146,238 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Structure: body: door2
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1101,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: rear1
Unknown or other1

The 1989 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.