1998 CHEVROLET G20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
The 1998 CHEVROLET G20 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20, potentially affecting up to 1,137 vehicles.
Recall 98V033000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
| 1,137 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
REAR DOORS DO NOT HAVE SAFETY LATCHES TO PREVENT DOORS FROM SWINGING OPEN.
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET G20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET G20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1997 CHEVROLET G20 — 7 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET G20 (current)
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