1996 CHEVROLET G20
5 recalls, 9 complaints - 2 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
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).
99I006000 Jul 19, 1999
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.
96V186000 Sep 26, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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 RELAY (IF EQUIPPED); INSPECT THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (IF EQUIPPED) FOR SIGNS... Read more
96V187000 Sep 26, 1996
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 1999
4 FIRESTONE ATX LT225/75R15 INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT ON 02/12/1998, MILEAGE ON CHEV G20 CONVERSION VAN WAS 46327. BLOWOUT ON 06/22/1999, MILEAGE 69918. PURCHASED 1 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. BECAUSE OF ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON 03/02/2000, 2 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WERE PURCHASES, HOWEVER, RECEIPT NOW SH... Read more
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 1999
4 FIRESTONE ATX LT225/75R15 INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT ON 02/12/1998, MILEAGE ON CHEV G20 CONVERSION VAN WAS 46327. BLOWOUT ON 06/22/1999, MILEAGE 69918. PURCHASED 1 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. BECAUSE OF ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON 03/02/2000, 2 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WERE PURCHASES, HOWEVER, RECEIPT NOW SH... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Nov 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 23, 1997
EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRRORS - BOTH SIDES VIBRATE AT INCREASE IN SPEED, LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO REAR VIEW. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 25, 1996
VAN IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. IT WHIPS FROM SIDE TO SIDE EVEN ON SMOOTH ROADS. WHEN ON ROUGH ROAD THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND SOUND LIKE THE FRONT END IS FALLING OUT. VAN HAS BEEN TAKEN TO ATZENHOFFER CHEVROLET IN VICTORIA, TX SEVERAL TIMES. OUTCOME IS ALWAYS THE SAME. "THAT IS THE WAY IT IS A... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
May 5, 1999
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. NM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 5, 1999
DOOR HINGES ON REAR AND SIDE FRONT CARGO DOORS FAIL TO KEEP DOORS OPEN WHEN ON AN INCLINE OR WHEN A SLIGHT WIND BLOWS. NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 11, 1998
WHILE PULLING FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SIDE CORNER PANEL SPEED WAS UNDER 20 MPH. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT PASSENGER'S SIDE DID. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 27, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1997
CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES FELT A QUICK POPPING SENSATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL STAYED HARD, BUT IT DID NOT STOP THE VEHCILE. VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Dec 2, 1996
Incident date: Sep 10, 1996
THE REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT CORRECTLY FIT. THE BELT LAYS ON THE PASSENGER'S FACE AND NOT ON THE SHOULDER. THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO THAT PERSON. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET G20
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
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 (current) | 5 | 9 | |
| 1995 | 6 | 114 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 53 | View |
| 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 |