1994 CHEVROLET G20

7 recalls, 53 complaints - 1 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

121,680 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.

Consequence

THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.

2,400,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPRO... Read more

Consequence

CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, STALLING, MISFIRE, POOR HOT OR COLD STARTING, EXTENDED CRANKING OF A HOT ENGINE, OR STALLING AFTER START. TRUCKS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS CAN EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION FROM START OR COULD STALL DURING DECELERATI... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

60,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Defect Description

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

381 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.

Consequence

THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.

6,088 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Remedy

THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.

2,255 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

53 total complaints 10 crashes 17 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	2
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	2

Incident date: Apr 22, 2014

WHILE DRIVING APPROACHING STOPLIGHT BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO FLOOR AND DRIVE VAN UP AND OVER CURB WHILE USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. CONTACTED DEALER WHERE VAN WAS TOWED. SAID BRAKES NEEDED TO BE BLED AGAIN. BRAKES BLED AND PEDAL STILL FELT THE SAME-SPONGY. TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. DRIV... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 5, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, A VEHICLE STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRAKE, THE ABS ON THE VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. THERE WAS A DRILL-LIKE SOUND WHEN THE B... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2003

NHTSA# 99-I-006-000: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2002

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL WHEN A BUMP, POT HOLE OR SLICK SURFACE IS ENCOUNTERED

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. I HAD THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED LAST MONTH AT 32,095 ACTUAL MILES. THE PROBLEM OF PULLING TO THE LEFT CONTINUES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN BRAKES ARE RELEASED, IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT--IT DOESN'T RELEASE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2001

ON 7-5-01 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 PM WHILE PARKED IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT I HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION. SUDDENLY THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE SETTLED DOWN. I KNEW AT THIS TIME THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUFFERED A RAPID AIR LOSS. SEARS ROEBUCK SELLER OF THE TIRE BLAMES A ROAD HAZARD. NO IN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2001

VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM WITHOUT TOUCHING THROTTLE, MORE THAN ONCE. *AK

Incident date: Jan 16, 2001

GEARS ON REAR END ARE ALL CHEWED UP. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS WHEN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK

AXLE SEAL OF REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO FAIL. ALL OF BRAKING WAS BEING DONE BY FRONT BRAKES. ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. GMC DENIED ANY DEFECT.*AK

REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING.

Incident date: Nov 21, 1998

ONCE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY STOP IT TAKE A FEW STOPS BEFORE THEY GO BACK TO NORMAL BUT IT STILL TAKES A GOOD DISTANCE TO BRING THE VAN TO A STOP. NLM

THERE WAS A FRONT END COLLISION AT 15 TO 20 MPH, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Crash

Incident date: May 1, 1999

BOTH TIMES FAILED WITH WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN. LIFTED WIPER OFF GLASS AND HEATED MOTOR UNTIL OVERLOAD PROTECTION CAME ON. FIRST TIME HAD TO COOL DOWN FOR 12 HRS. AND BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. SECOND TIME STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. INSTALLED WIND REFLECTORS AND WIPER BOOTS TO HOLD WIPER ON WINDOW BUT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 1999

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Incident date: Jun 6, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LUG: NUTS CAME OFF OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME OFF. CONSUMER ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED.

CALIPERS FAILED.

STEERING BOX FAILED.

ROTORS FAILED.

PCM MODULE FAILED.

Incident date: Sep 18, 1998

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER KEPT BRAKING TO BRING VEHICHLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SEAT BELT KEPT THE CONSUMER IN PLACE. DUE TO THE COLLISION, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES TO HEAD/NECK, AND CHES... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 1998

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID RESTRAIN DRIVER. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD/ NECK AND CHEST. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 1998

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID RESTRAIN DRIVER. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD/ NECK AND CHEST. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 20, 1998

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD,NECK AND CHEST.

Crash 5 injured

Incident date: May 20, 1998

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD,NECK AND CHEST.

Crash 5 injured

Incident date: Nov 25, 1996

REAR AXLE SEALS (BOTH SIDES) WERE LEAKING AND SOAKED THE BRAKE SHOES, NECESSETATING A REPLACEMENT OF BOTH SEALS AND BRAKE SHOES.

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

3 injured

Incident date: Mar 10, 1997

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN A HUMMING NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR END. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE SHAFT BEARINGS WERE PITTED. THE OWNER REPLACED THE AXLE SHAFT BEARINGS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Nov 3, 1997

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL WHEN A BUMP, POT HOLE OR SLICK SURFACE IS ENCOUNTERED.

Incident date: Jun 15, 1997

CONSUMER ONCE APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO FLOOR. YET AUTO DID NOT STOP.- HE HAS ALSO HAD THREE ACCIDENTS , AS A RESULTS OF FAULTY BRAKES IN THE SAME VEHICLE. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Jun 1, 1997

SPLASH SHIELD IS PUSHED BACK WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND RUBS ON THE INSIDE OF TIRE.

Incident date: Apr 1, 1996

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES.

Incident date: Mar 23, 1997

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.

Incident date: Aug 10, 1996

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WILL DROP ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAS A DELAY IN STOPPING. THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN APPLYING THEM, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIMES, JUST SOMETIMES. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 1997

GENERAL TIRES BEGAN GOING BAD AT ABOUT 33,000 MILES. MADE A THUMPING SOUND AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE UNTIL THEY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. *AK

Incident date: Feb 1, 1995

BRAKES PADS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING VIBRATION/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.

Incident date: Nov 1, 1995

FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED TO A STOP. *AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 1994

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVEN TIMES.

Incident date: Oct 4, 1995

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 35 MPH. TT

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 5, 1995

DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT VERY TOUCHY, SLIGHEST MOVEMENT CAUSES LOCK UP; CAUSES DIFFICULT DRIVING. TT CAN'T ALWAYS LOOK TO LEFT WINDOW WHEN NEED TO BINDS UP IN TENSE VEHICLE DRIVING SITUATIONS.

Incident date: Jul 15, 1995

BATTERY, MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE RESERVIOR BECAME EXTREMELY HOT; BATTERY COULD HAVE EXPLODED; ROD SUPPORTS HOOD IN OPEN POSITION, TOO HOT TO HANDLE; NORMAL SPEED

Incident date: Jul 20, 1995

VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HWY, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, UNKNOWN CAUSE. TT

Incident date: Jul 13, 1995

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 65 MPH, HAVE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, AFTER FEW SECONDS AND RESTART, IN FOR REPAIR 6 TIMES REPLACE COMPUTER MODULE. TT

BRAKES HAS FAILED THREE TIMES, THIRD TIME CAUSING CONSUMER TO ROLL ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Incident date: May 25, 1995

STEERING GEAR BOX LEAKS RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. TT

SEAT BELT GETS TWISTED INSIDE ROLLER, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO GET STUCK. TT

Incident date: Feb 16, 1995

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE IDLING AT STOP SIGN CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.SHIFTED GEARS TO PARK TO STOP. DESCRIBE

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 CHEVROLET G20

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)	1

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

CHEVROLET G20 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G20 across all model years (1973, 1998).

73 Total Recalls

355 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

44 Reported Crashes

17 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET G20 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
1999	0	3	View
1998	1	2	View
1997	1	7	View
1996	5	9	View
1995	6	114	View
1994 (current)	7	53
1993	6	68	View
1992	4	29	View
1991	4	5	View
1990	3	18	View
1989	3	7	View
1988	2	11	View
1987	3	10	View
1986	1	5	View
1985	1	6	View
1984	3	3	View
1983	3	1	View
1982	3	1	View
1981	2	0	View
1980	2	0	View
1979	3	1	View
1978	3	1	View
1977	2	0	View
1976	1	0	View
1975	1	0	View
1974	2	0	View
1973	1	0	View
1971	0	1	View

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1994 CHEVROLET G20

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 CHEVROLET G20

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CHEVROLET G20 - All Years Overview

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