1990 Chevrolet G20: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling; the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I just bought this van used and the owner told me she never took it in to have recalls 90v074000 and 91v040000 done. I have this van at the turner chevrolet, montrose, co and they say the VIN is invalid but the local title and car fax says it is? I did a transliteration and the 9th digit didnt match the remainder so thus is invalid. I need to have the recall work done!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2017
“While pulling an rv trailer at approx. 55 mph in pos 3 of 4 speed auto transmission the vehicle caught fire and vehicle and contents were totally destroyed. There was no indication of overheating on gauge and vehicle was performing normally. The local fire department arrived on scene and prevented further damage to the rv trailer. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2007
“Steering gear box bolts snapped off without warning. *ak while turning a corner at a low speed the steering wheel became non responsive. Examination revealed that two of the three steering gear box bolts snapped off. *nm”Owner report · Steering · May 2004
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“Consumer has been experiencing brake problems that the dealer cannot remedy, consumer also states that the dealer had the vehicle for three weeks and was unable to find a solution for the problem, the vehicle was returned to the consumer unfixed.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1996
“Due to the design of the motor there was too much tension on the belt bolt. Bolt not strong enough which caused belt to fail/ damaging radiator, and breaking the bracket. Consumer noted that problem had occurred within the last three years. Dealer has replaced the bolt, belt and the bracket. Please provide any further details.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
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.
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
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Is the 1990 Chevrolet G20 reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chevrolet G20. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1990 Chevrolet G20 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.