MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet G20

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1994 Chevrolet G20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:22.482Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

52% of complaints

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 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 17 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 42 complaints 1994 42 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 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 42 complaints 1994 42 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 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1993 1994: 42 complaints 1994 42 1995: 82 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999

1994: 42 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

52% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving approaching stoplight brakes would not engage. Pressed brake pedal to floor and drive van up and over curb while using emergency brake. Contacted dealer where van was towed. Said brakes needed to be bled again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-06

Air bags

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision travelling at 35 MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-30

Seat belts

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing module and ignition.

Power train

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing universal joint and seal.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-05-11Equipment94V087000 The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

    Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-07-08Interior lighting94V128000 The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

    Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

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    1994-12-23Seats94V177000 The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 202, "Head restraints."

    Remedy: Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

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    1999-12-10Service brakes, hydraulic99I006000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the ABS on these surfaces.

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    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).

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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.

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling95I005000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5L diesel engine. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573.

    Remedy: Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet G20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I005000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 94V087000 · Equipment
  • Recall 94V128000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 94V177000 · Seats
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet G20?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet G20 have?
7 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.