1989 CHEVROLET G20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
The 1989 CHEVROLET G20 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20, potentially affecting up to 235,790 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 →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 91V040000 — SEATS
| 25,807 vehicles affected
Defect: SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence: SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PAINT DELAMINATING FROM VEHICLE IN LARGE PATCHES ALL OVER VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND ONLY HAS 70,000 ORIGINAL MILES.
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEALER, COMPLAINT #990031. IT INVOLVES THE CONDITION OF THE EXTERIOR PAINT JOB. AT THIS TIME, THE PAINT IF PEELING OFF IN CHUNKS! I CALL IT THE CHEVY TEAR-A-WAY PAINT JOB. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE WARRANTY IS GONE- TOO BAD! IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET SATISFACTION? THE VECHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND THERE ARE NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD EFFECT THE PAINT TO COME OFF IN THIS MANNER, OTHER THAN A POOR PAINT JOB. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
VAN HAS BEEN REPAINTED IN SEVEAL AREAS (FRONT AND REAR QUARTER PANELS, HOOD) ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO. THOSE AREAS ARE ALSO PEELING.
VEHICLE FIRE.
Safety Rating for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 CHEVROLET G20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 CHEVROLET G20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G20
- 1984 CHEVROLET G20 — 3 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET G20 — 6 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET G20 — 5 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET G20 — 10 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET G20 — 11 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET G20 (current)
- 1990 CHEVROLET G20 — 18 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET G20 — 5 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET G20 — 29 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET G20 — 68 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET G20 — 53 complaints
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