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1993 Chevrolet G20
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 59 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
59 reportsIN A PARKING LOT, PUT IN REVERSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD, VEHICLE SKIDDED AND HIT A SPEED BUMP, TURN WHEEL AND VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. *AK
SHIFTING CABLE STICKS.
WHEEL CAME OFF TWICE.
THE BREAK PADS AND THE CALIPERS WEAR OUT VERY QUICKLY WITHIN 10, 000-12,000 MILES. REPLACED AND SERVICED 3 TIMES IN 50,000 MILES. NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP ON TIME. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, VEHICLE CUT OFF, MADE STEERING VERY HARD TO MANEUVER, HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. *AK
THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CAPTAN'S CHAIR IS VERY SHARP AND CUTS THE OWNERS CHILD.*AK
THE SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH AND WILL NOT CLOSE EITHER. *AK
Official recalls
394V177000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Sep 14, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
94V128000 · Interior Lighting
Jul 11, 1994
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
94V053000 · Wheels
Mar 23, 1994
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THE WHEEL CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: Not supplied
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NHTSA investigations
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