1986 CHEVROLET G20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
The 1986 CHEVROLET G20 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20, potentially affecting up to 121,680 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD ZANESVILLE JOINT AND CLUTCH MAKE ME A NEW DRIVESHAFT FOR MY 1986 CHEVY G-20 VAN, BECAUSE MY OLD DRIVESHAFT WAS CREATING A VIBRATION. THIS NEW ONE PIECE DRIVESHAFT WAS APROX. 65.5" IN LENGTH FROM CENTER TO CENTER OF U-JOINT, USING 2.75" O.D. BY .065" WALL THICKNESS SEAMED TUBING. I INSTALLED THE NEW DRIVESHAFT THEN WENT FOR A DRIVE TO CHECK FOR ANY VIBRATIONS. THE ORIGINAL VIBRATIONS OCCURRED AT 55MPH WITH THE OLD DRIVESHAFT, AS I HAD EXPLAINED ALL OF THIS TO ZANESVILLE JOINT AND CLUTCH PRIOR TO THEM MAKING ME A NEW DRIVESHAFT. SO I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY TO TEST FOR VIBRATIONS AT 55MPH WITH THE NEW DRIVESHAFT. TO MY SURPRISE I NOTICED A VIOLENT VIBRATION FOLLOWED BY A CONSTANT BANGING, AS I THEN TRIED TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE TO THE BURM OF THE HIGHWAY. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS ONLY HALF OF THE NEW DRIVESHAFT STILL ATTACHED TO MY VEHICLE. AS I LOOKED DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN TOTAL DISBELIEF I SAW THE OTHER HALF OF MY DRIVESHAFT. IT WAS THEN THAT I REALIZED I HAD NOT EVEN TRAVELED HALF OF A MILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. VISUALLY MY NEW DRIVESHAFT WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH FLOOR BOARDS AND EXHAUST. IT WAS LATER AFTERI INSTALLED MY OLD ORIGINAL DRIVESHAFT THAT I FOUND MORE DAMAGES INCLUDING TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I CONTACTED ZANESVILLE JOINT AND CLUTCH AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE OPERATORS FAULT AND THEY DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. I CONTACTED THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE OHIO BBB, AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS OF REBUTTAL, TO RESOLVE MY ISSUE I GAVE A LIST OF DAMAGES AND PRICES OF NEW PARTS, BUT WAS REFUSED AND ONLY OFFERED A REFUND FOR MY DRIVESHAFT. WHICH I DID NOT EXCEPT. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S AND ALL PASSENGERS' SEATS UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE TO THE RECLNING POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLESASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
STEERING BOX FAILED.
SEAT BELTS ON CONVERSION VAN ARE TOO SHORT, SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD CHILD SEAT, SEAT BELTS WERE PUT IN BY U.S. CONVERSION, DEALER SAID SEAT BELT ARE WRONG SIZE
Safety Rating for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 CHEVROLET G20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 CHEVROLET G20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G20
- 1981 CHEVROLET G20 — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET G20 — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHEVROLET G20 — 1 complaint
- 1984 CHEVROLET G20 — 3 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET G20 — 6 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET G20 (current)
- 1987 CHEVROLET G20 — 10 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET G20 — 11 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET G20 — 7 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET G20 — 18 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET G20 — 5 complaints
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