1997 Chevrolet G-20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 Chevrolet G-20 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Chevrolet G-20 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet G-20.

Most common 1997 Chevrolet G-20 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Tires1
Power Train1
Fuel System, Other1

What owners report

2003-02-04, Fuel System, Other
BAD FUEL PUMP ON 1997 CHEVY G20 CONVERSION VAN. BARE WIRES (INSULATION HAD BURN OFF) THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM, CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THERE IS NO RECORD OF THIS PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC SAID I WAS LUCKY ME AND MY FAMILY WEREN'T BLOWN UP. I HAVE THE FUEL PUMP AT HOME FOR EXAMINATION OR INSPECTION.
2001-03-20, Power Train
BESIDES STRANDING ME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TWICE, LOSING POWER ON THE INTERSTATE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC IS HAZARDOUS. BUT TWICE I NEARLY CRASHED WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, IN A CURVE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE VAN IS A HORSE TO MUSCLE AND THE SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING NEARLY COST ME CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I'M SURE IF MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING THEY WOULD HAVE CRASHED. I CANNOT BE THE ONLY PERSON HAVING CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND TRANSMISSIONS OF 97 CHEVY VANS. GET THESE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD (AT LEAST MINE) BEFORE THEY KILL A BUNCH OF INNOCENT PEOPLE.*AK
2001-03-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD WANDER SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO SIDE. SOMETIMES COULD FLIP OVER. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY FOUND TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK TIRES. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BELTS AND TIRES WERE UNABLE TO BE ROTATED, BALANCED OR ALIGNED, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC TO GO TO FIRESTONE ABOUT THE TIRES, WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED SHE WAS TOLD THEY HAD TOO MANY VEHICLES TO SERVICE. CONSUMER ALSO WAS ADVISED THAT BRAKES WERE NEEDED.*JB
1998-05-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED.
1997-07-02, Structure
SUNVISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. *AK

1997 Chevrolet G-20 questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet G-20 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet G-20 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet G-20?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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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