1997 CHEVROLET G20
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Feb 4, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
BAD FUEL PUMP ON 1997 CHEVY G20 CONVERSION VAN. BARE WIRES (INSULATION HAD BURN OFF) THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM, CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THERE IS NO RECORD OF THIS PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC SAID I WAS LUCKY ME AND MY FAMILY WEREN'T BLOWN UP. I HAV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2001
BESIDES STRANDING ME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TWICE, LOSING POWER ON THE INTERSTATE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC IS HAZARDOUS. BUT TWICE I NEARLY CRASHED WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, IN A CURVE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE VAN IS A HORSE TO MUSCLE AND THE SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING NEARLY COST ME ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD WANDER SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO SIDE. SOMETIMES COULD FLIP OVER. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY FOUND TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WER... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD WANDER SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO SIDE. SOMETIMES COULD FLIP OVER. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY FOUND TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 28, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 2, 1997
Incident date: May 15, 1997
SUNVISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 2, 1997
Incident date: May 15, 1997
SUNVISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET G20
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 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.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
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 (current) | 1 | 7 | |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 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 |