MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet G20

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1988 Chevrolet G20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:57.530Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
1

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 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 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 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 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 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 11 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

1988: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine fire. (Ohio traffic crash report).

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-21

Smoked noticed coming from rear of vehicle then flame came from under the hood. Fire totally destroyed the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-30

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Service brakes

1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-01-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-06-30 High temp & fuel exp
  2. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet G20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet G20?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet G20 have?
2 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.