Total Complaints
9 filings
CHEVROLET G20 · model year
1996 CHEVROLET G20
9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CHEVROLETG20 carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 G20 is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior with 2 filings, followed by tires (2) and seat belts:rear/other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1996 G20, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000918TIRES
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 CITY BY-PASS ROAD ABOUT 5 PM. VAN HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT CHEVY DEALER; I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING REGULAR TIRE CHECKS AND ROTATIONS. WE HAVE REMOVED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FROM OUR VAN AND HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH COMPETITOR TIRES. I HAVE RETAINED THE FIRESTONE TIRES--THEY HAVE LESS THAN 4,000 M
20000914TIRES
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 CITY BY-PASS ROAD ABOUT 5 PM. VAN HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT CHEVY DEALER; I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING REGULAR TIRE CHECKS AND ROTATIONS. WE HAVE REMOVED THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FROM OUR VAN AND HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH COMPETITOR TIRES. I HAVE RETAINED THE FIRESTONE TIRES--THEY HAVE LESS THAN 4,000 M
19991123VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRRORS - BOTH SIDES VIBRATE AT INCREASE IN SPEED, LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO REAR VIEW. *AK
19990630SUSPENSION:FRONT
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
19990505VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. NM
19990505STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DOOR HINGES ON REAR AND SIDE FRONT CARGO DOORS FAIL TO KEEP DOORS OPEN WHEN ON AN INCLINE OR WHEN A SLIGHT WIND BLOWS. NM
19980611CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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
19980527SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES FELT A QUICK POPPING SENSATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL STAYED HARD, BUT IT DID NOT STOP THE VEHCILE. VEHICLE KEPT ON GOING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
19961202SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
THE REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT CORRECTLY FIT. THE BELT LAYS ON THE PASSENGER'S FACE AND NOT ON THE SHOULDER. THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO THAT PERSON. *AK
Compare 1996CHEVROLETG20 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 CHEVROLET G20 have?▼
The 1996 CHEVROLET G20 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CHEVROLET G20?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CHEVROLET G20 is VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.
Is the 1996 CHEVROLET G20 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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