MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet G Series

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1987 Chevrolet G Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:09.740Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet G Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1987: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19875
19880
19893
19902
19913
19926
199316
199412
199513
19966
19976
19984
19992
20003
20010
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH
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REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960307

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED/FAILED. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960425

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890621 — PE (closed 19891016)

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet G Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet G Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet G Series?

The most-reported component is suspension:rear, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet G Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.