1987 CHEVROLET G SERIES
0 recalls, 6 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
STEERING:COLUMN
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
THREE SCREWS LOOSENED IN THE TILT STEERING ASSEMBLY. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS REPLACED. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES REPLACED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1988
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED/FAILED. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 31, 1996
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Dec 10, 1995
REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 CHEVROLET G SERIES
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
376602A
Jan 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
461506
Jan 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR AND SIDE CARGO DOOR LATCH RATTLES. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET G SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98023
Opened: Oct 7, 1998 , Closed: Nov 30, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
SQ98005
Opened: Apr 14, 1998 , Closed: Nov 10, 1998
FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTER
There is no summary currently available
PE98013
Opened: Mar 2, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.
CHEVROLET G SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G SERIES across all model years (1967, 2007).
16
Total Recalls
116
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET G SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 0 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |