Chevrolet G SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
64 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
52,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 64 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 18.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 6; Tires: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 60 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 36; 1996: 13; 2000: 6; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480777 · 1995-01-21 (January 21, 1995)
BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478303 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO VEHICLE HAD 7 PREVIOUS BRAKE REPAIRS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486663 · 1995-05-29 (May 29, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486663 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488325 · 1995-09-21 (September 21, 1995)
ENGINE STALLED TWICE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483769 · 1995-05-10 (May 10, 1995)
TRANSMISSION LEAK, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968000 · 1995-06-29 (June 29, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480601 · 1995-01-14 (January 14, 1995)
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SURGE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501252 · 1995-12-12 (December 12, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480921 · 1995-12-07 (December 7, 1995)
THREE SCREWS LOOSENED IN THE TILT STEERING ASSEMBLY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 980468 · 1996-03-08 (March 8, 1996)
POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980468 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 2
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | Not available |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | Not available |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | -1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | +1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | Not available |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0 |