Chevrolet G Van Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet G Van model year from 1997–2008 using 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No G Van year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

4model years
6complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

19972006200720086
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet G Van. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20080typical2—Few
20070typical2—Few
20060typical2—Few
199764.0×—TransmissionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median G Van year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet G Van problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1997
    350%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1997
    233%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1997
    233%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1997
    117%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Brakesworst: 1997
    117%

Latest Chevrolet G Van recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 08V-677 · Dec 18, 2008 · 50 vehicles

Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 Ford e350, e450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 08V-676 · Dec 18, 2008 · 50 vehicles

Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 Ford e350, e450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet G Van should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet G Van years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet G Van problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (3), fuel & propulsion system (2) and electrical system (2). Transmission complaints peak in the 1997 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet G Van had?

2 recalls across 1997–2008. The model year with the most is 2006.

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.