1997 Chevrolet G20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G20 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet G20. That ranks 3rd out of 5 G20 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 20% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet G20 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet G20.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bad fuel pump on 1997 chevy g20 conversion van. Bare wires (insulation had burn off) the fuel pump which is located inside the fuel tank. I contacted gm about the problem, customer service said there is no record of this problem. The mechanic said i was lucky me and my family weren't blown up. I…
Besides stranding me when the transmission went out twice, losing power on the interstate in bumper to bumper traffic is hazardous. But twice i nearly crashed when the power steering went out, in a curve on the interstate. The van is a horse to muscle and the sudden loss of steering nearly cost me…
While driving, vehicle would wander side to side and pull to side. Sometimes could flip over. Then, took vehicle to dealer , and they found tread separation. Firestone, firehawk tires. *ak consumer states when vehicle was taken in for regular maintenance it was discovered that all four tires were…
Brakes failed.
Sunvisor on driver's side and inside door handle broke. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet G20?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, other, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet G20?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.