CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet G-20 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
1996 Chevrolet G-20 recalls
Most common 1996 Chevrolet G-20 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
4 FIRESTONE ATX LT225/75R15 INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT ON 02/12/1998, MILEAGE ON CHEV G20 CONVERSION VAN WAS 46327. BLOWOUT ON 06/22/1999, MILEAGE 69918. PURCHASED 1 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. BECAUSE OF ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON 03/02/2000, 2 NEW FIRESTONE ATX TIRES WERE PURCHASES, HOWEVER, RECEIPT NOW SHOWS P225/75R15. ON 04/21/2000 ANOTHER BLOWOUT OCCCURRE AND WE PURCHASED 1 MORE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. RECEIPT SHOWS P225/75/R15. IN TOTAL, WE HAVE HAD 3 BLOWOUTS ON FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, ALL BLOWOUTS WERE ON THE SAME VAN. TIRES AFFECTED WERE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSON THE VAN. 2 BLOWOUTS OCCURRED GOING 70 MPH; ONE OCCURRED AT 11 PM AT NIGHT, THE OTHER 10 AM IN THE MORNING. THE THIRD OCCURRED ON CIT
EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRRORS - BOTH SIDES VIBRATE AT INCREASE IN SPEED, LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO REAR VIEW. *AK
VAN IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. IT WHIPS FROM SIDE TO SIDE EVEN ON SMOOTH ROADS. WHEN ON ROUGH ROAD THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND SOUND LIKE THE FRONT END IS FALLING OUT. VAN HAS BEEN TAKEN TO ATZENHOFFER CHEVROLET IN VICTORIA, TX SEVERAL TIMES. OUTCOME IS ALWAYS THE SAME. "THAT IS THE WAY IT IS AND THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT." THANKFULLY WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS AS A RESULT OF THESE PROBLEMS. WE DESPERATELY WANT THESE PROBLEMS FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING BAD DOES HAPPEN. CHEVROLET DOESNT SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT, MAYBE YOU CAN HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. NM
WHILE PULLING FROM A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SIDE CORNER PANEL SPEED WAS UNDER 20 MPH. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT PASSENGER'S SIDE DID. *AK
1996 Chevrolet G-20 questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet G-20 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet G-20: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet G-20?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Tires (2), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.