Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2006 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2005 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 1997 | 6 | 4.0× | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 1996 | 6 | 3.0× | — | Brake | Few |
| 1995 | 13 | 7.5× | — | Engine | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median G Series year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet G Series problems
Latest Chevrolet G Series recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet G Series should you avoid?
1995 — this year has the most complaints relative to other G Series years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet G Series?
2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other G Series years at the same age, followed by 2006 and 2007. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet G Series problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (7), seat belts (4) and engine & cooling (3). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet G Series had?
3 recalls across 1995–2007. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Chevrolet G Series recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.