1982 Chevrolet G20
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 82 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
Not reporting an accident but a failure on the part of manufacturer to act on recall for my vehicle. There is a recall for seat belts that I can't get coachmen to acknowledge and repair. I tried Chevrolet dealerships also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-06
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1983-05-03Power train83V045000 The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. The pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels.…
Remedy: The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.
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1990-08-23Seat belts90V137000 No summary on file.
Remedy: Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Chevrolet G20 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V045000 · Power train
- Recall 90V137000 · Seat belts
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1982 Chevrolet G20 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 1982 Chevrolet G20?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet G20 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.