Model year record

1998 Chevrolet G20 recalls & problems

The 1998 Chevrolet G20 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 17, 1998

Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Recall 98V0330001,137 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Risk: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody › Door › Hinge and attachments	1	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system › Ignition
THIS IS THE FIFTH OR MORE TIME I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT LOW OR HIGH SPEED AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY QUITS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ME TO PULL OFF THE FREE WAY TODAY TO AVOID A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. MY VAN GOES COMPLETELY DEAD FROM 70 MPH. THE DEALER INSTALLED ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND HAD TO BE RESET.
Jul 15, 2001
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
REAR DOORS DO NOT HAVE SAFETY LATCHES TO PREVENT DOORS FROM SWINGING OPEN.
Nov 28, 1997

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.