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.

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.