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1993 Chevrolet G20
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 59
- Received Jan 1995 to May 2007
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up15 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Gear shifter fails to register Park5 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract4 complaints · 6.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V177000The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
- Recall #94V128000The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 2 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 6 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 59 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 15 | 25% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 5 | 8.5% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 6.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 6.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 5.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 5.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V177000September 14, 1994381 vehicles affected
seats: front assembly: head restraint
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
Remedy
Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
NHTSA recall #94V128000July 11, 19946,088 vehicles affected
interior lighting
The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam Can overheat and catch on fire.
The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer Can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-VOLT battery.
NHTSA recall #94V053000March 23, 19941,793 vehicles affected
wheels
These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position Can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control Can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1993 Chevrolet G20.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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