MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet G20

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1986 Chevrolet G20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:55.184Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 17 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 42 complaints 1994 1995: 82 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 3 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 42 complaints 1994 1995: 82 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1993 1994: 42 complaints 1994 1995: 82 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999

1986: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19842
19856
19864
198710
198811
19897
199017
19915
199219
199359
199442
199582
19967
19975
19982
19993

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

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Brake pads failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-03

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.

Seat belts

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

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Seat belts on conversion van are too short, seat belt will not hold child seat, seat belts were put in by U.S. Conversion, dealer said seat belt are wrong…

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft.

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I had zanesville joint and clutch make me a new driveshaft for my 1986 chevy g-20 van, because my old driveshaft was creating a vibration. This new one piece driveshaft was aprox. 65.5" In length from center to center of u-joint, using 2.75" O.d.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-14 Exhaust system heat
  2. I
    1988-01-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-06-30 High temp & fuel exp
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Chevrolet G20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Chevrolet G20?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet G20 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.