1985 Chevrolet G-20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 Chevrolet G-20 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Chevrolet G-20 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Chevrolet G-20.

Most common 1985 Chevrolet G-20 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Tires1

What owners report

2009-09-28, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET G20, WITH COOPER WEATHER- MASTER ST STEEL P225/75/R15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. HE REPLACED THE FAILED TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE; HOWEVER, 15 MILES LATER, THE DRIVER-SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER AND CRASH. THE POLICE AND EMS WERE NOTIFIED. HE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND EXTENSIVE BRUISING ON HIS ENTIRE BODY. A POLICE OFFICER CONCLUDED THAT BECAUSE THE SIDE-WALLS WERE SPLIT, THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
2000-02-05, Suspension
VAN PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. *AK
1997-09-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. HAD BRAKES REPAIRED DUE TO STRESS ON THE FRONT BRAKES FROM THE BACK BRAKES NOT SELF ADJUSTING. THEY SUPPOSE TO BE SELF ADJUSTING. *AK
1997-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
1996-01-11, Latches/Locks/Linkages
CAN NOT GET OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN LOCKED UNLESS YOU ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

1985 Chevrolet G-20 questions

Does the 1985 Chevrolet G-20 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Chevrolet G-20 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet G-20?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Chevrolet G-20 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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