Model year record

1995 Chevrolet G20

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 114 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V126000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
282
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-19
Owners notified
1999-06-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING SIDE DOORS AND REMEDIED DURING SAFETY CAMPAIGN (95V197/95-C-58) BETWEEN JULY 18, 1997 AND FEBRUARY 6, 1999. THE SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH WAS REPLACED WITH A LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V197000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
936
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-17
Owners notified
1995-10-20

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SLIDING SIDE-DOOR REAR LATCH THAT WAS IMPROPERLY RIVETED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WILL NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V227000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
185
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-21
Owners notified
1994-11-23

Defect description

BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) CAUTION LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL WERE INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEW LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2930 mi
Suspension4143,222 mi
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Seat belts2—
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2—
Tires2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2108,266 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor260,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train162,173 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes1140,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic162,173 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility/wiper1168,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 13 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chevrolet G20 model years

All Chevrolet G20 recalls by year

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.