1989 Chevrolet G-20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1989 Chevrolet G-20 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your G-20?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Chevrolet G-20 recalls

Seats

Recall 91V040Mar 11, 199125,807 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Chevrolet G-20 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2003-07-28, Unknown Or Other
PAINT DELAMINATING FROM VEHICLE IN LARGE PATCHES ALL OVER VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND ONLY HAS 70,000 ORIGINAL MILES.
2001-06-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
2000-09-18, Unknown Or Other
I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEALER, COMPLAINT #990031. IT INVOLVES THE CONDITION OF THE EXTERIOR PAINT JOB. AT THIS TIME, THE PAINT IF PEELING OFF IN CHUNKS! I CALL IT THE CHEVY TEAR-A-WAY PAINT JOB. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE WARRANTY IS GONE- TOO BAD! IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET SATISFACTION? THE VECHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND THERE ARE NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD EFFECT THE PAINT TO COME OFF IN THIS MANNER, OTHER THAN A POOR PAINT JOB. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
1999-09-24, Unknown Or Other
VAN HAS BEEN REPAINTED IN SEVEAL AREAS (FRONT AND REAR QUARTER PANELS, HOOD) ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO. THOSE AREAS ARE ALSO PEELING.
1997-12-04, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE FIRE.

1989 Chevrolet G-20 questions

Does the 1989 Chevrolet G-20 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Chevrolet G-20: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet G-20?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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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