Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | −84% | — | Brake | Good |
| 1996 | 7 | −79% | 2 | Window & Wiper | Good |
| 1995 | 82 | 9.8× | 3 | Brake | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median G20 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet G20 problems
Latest Chevrolet G20 recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…
Steering › Linkages
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch on all suspect vehicles.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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."
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet G20 should you avoid?
1995 — this year has the most complaints relative to other G20 years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet G20?
1997 has the fewest complaints compared with other G20 years at the same age, followed by 1996. 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 G20 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (39), suspension (11) and transmission & drivetrain (8). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet G20 had?
5 recalls across 1995–1997. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Chevrolet G20 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.