1998 CHEVROLET G20
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs
98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
THIS IS THE FIFTH OR MORE TIME I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT LOW OR HIGH SPEED AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY QUITS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ME TO PULL OFF THE FREE WAY TODAY TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. MY VAN GOES COMPLETELY DEAD FROM 70 MPH. THE DEALER INSTALLED ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND HAD T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 28, 1997
REAR DOORS DO NOT HAVE SAFETY LATCHES TO PREVENT DOORS FROM SWINGING OPEN.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 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
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 1 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 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 |