Most common 1995 Chevrolet G20 problems
Share of the 82 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet G20 complaints by model year
Best G20 years: 1997, 1996. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →
1995 Chevrolet G20 recalls (3)
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.
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.
What 1995 Chevrolet G20 owners say
Brakes all 36 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet G20. While driving 40 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet G20. The contact was driving 20 MPH and applied the brakes when the pedal depressed to the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and coasted to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic examined the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 62,173. The plunger in the master cyclinder was incapable of propelling the brake fluid through the lines and the brake cyclinders could not expand. Vehicle has stop because of transmission. Failure during down grade. Vehicle picked up speed when transmission was used to stop its forward progress. Updated 11/09/2011
Suspension
Traveling straight at highway speeds (65mph), on a very smooth highway, a loud pop was heard and my front end driver's side suspension collapsed. I veered left, started to roll, and was righted by a Toyota tacoma in the lane to my left. The tacoma proceeded to wrap around the front of my vehicle colliding with a vehicle in the lane to my right. Two vehicles were totaled and the driver of the tacoma sustained injuries. The recently installed suspension (moog components, installed by Firestone) had twice been inspected by Firestone in the previous 6,000 miles. (suspension installed 10,000 miles prior to accident, inspected 6,000 and 3,000 miles prior to accident because I noted to Firestone observed excessive tire wear and a suspension clunking noise). The patrolman on scene did not cite me because he observed the otherwise broken suspension was of new, recently installed condition. …
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Transmission & drivetrain
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet G20. The contact was driving 20 MPH and applied the brakes when the pedal depressed to the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and coasted to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic examined the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 62,173. The plunger in the master cyclinder was incapable of propelling the brake fluid through the lines and the brake cyclinders could not expand. Vehicle has stop because of transmission. Failure during down grade. Vehicle picked up speed when transmission was used to stop its forward progress. Updated 11/09/2011
When driving differential would make grinding noise. Noise was like it was straining when acclelrating and/or braking. Consumer had a loss of power had to replace sway bushings, vehicle began to over heat in which thermostat was replaced, consumer complained of noises from rear end but was advised could not duplicate, consumer also complained of a ticking noise but was advised that was normal, also speaker on left side has static unable to be duplicated, noise in brakes when backing up,front door does not close properly makes a bang noise,drive belt squeaking, serpentine belt was replaced, water leaking into vehicle windshield was fitting pooly replaced windshield, vacuum brake booster was replaced,steering wheel vibrates at 40 MPH, cigarrette lighter when in use smokes due to ashes on lighter element also ignition coil had to be relaced due to corrosion hydraulic system was replaced .
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet G20 a good car?
Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 G20 rates avoid: 9.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the G20 at the same age. It is one of the G20 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet G20?
The brakes — 36 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the suspension (10) and transmission & drivetrain (7).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet G20 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet G20, the most recent from May 19, 1999 (latch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet G20?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Chevrolet G20 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet G20 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 108,000 miles; 11% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.