1996 Chevrolet G20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G20 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet G20. That ranks 2nd out of 5 G20 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet G20 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet G20 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk: This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Steering:linkages
Problem: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk: The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
4 firestone atx lt225/75r15 installed as a replacement on 02/12/1998, mileage on chev g20 conversion van was 46327. Blowout on 06/22/1999, mileage 69918. Purchased 1 new firestone atx tire. Because of another blowout on 03/02/2000, 2 new firestone atx tires were purchases, however, receipt now…
Exterior side view mirrors - both sides vibrate at increase in speed, loss of visibility to rear view. *ak
Van is very hard to control. It whips from side to side even on smooth roads. When on rough road the front end shakes violently and sound like the front end is falling out. Van has been taken to atzenhoffer chevrolet in victoria, tx several times. Outcome is always the same. "that is the way it is…
Left and right side mirrors vibrate while driving, they have been replaced previously. Nm
While pulling from a stop sign vehicle was struck on the left side corner panel speed was under 20 mph. Driver's side air bag did not deploy, but passenger's side did. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet G20?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet G20?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet G20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G20 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.