1995 Chevrolet G20
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.
- Complaints
- 82
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 82 complaints
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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
48% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet G20. While driving 40 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-17
Suspension
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing lower arm and leaf spring assembly.
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This complaint adds pdf attachments that I failed to file 10 minutes ago because I misunderstood process.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-10
Traveling straight at highway speeds (65MPH), on a very smooth highway, a loud pop was heard and my front end driver's side suspension collapsed. I veered left, started to roll, and was righted by a Toyota tacoma in the lane to my left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-10
The rear springs on the back part of the vehicle is causing both front tires to wear excessively. The dealer informed consumer that the cause was due to the wrong size springs used at time of manufacture.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-29
Seat belts
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and webbing.
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Front and second row seat belts always seem stuck or loose and become tangled. Belts do not retract properly. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-12
Electrical system
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
Power train
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1994-11-23Equipment94V227000 Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (Sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant…
Remedy: A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.
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1995-10-20Latches/locks/linkages95V197000 These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 206, "Door locks and door retention components."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch on all suspect vehicles.
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1999-06-30Latches/locks/linkages99V126000 Vehicle description: Chevrolet and GMC g vans equipped with sliding side doors and remedied during safety campaign (95V197/95-c-58) between July 18, 1997 and February 6, 1999. The sliding…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Chevrolet G20 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V227000 · Equipment
- Recall 95V197000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 99V126000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet G20?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet G20 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.