1993 Chevrolet G20: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
72,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 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 15 of 37 complaints (40.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 51.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 10.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.7% |
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 | 15 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 15; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 35 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 | 17 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 4; 2000: 6; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10032091 · 2003-08-05 (August 5, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES IF STARTS VEHICLE IN "PARK" GEAR CANNOT CHANGE GEAR TO ENGAGE VEHICLE. HAS TO START VEHICLE IN "NEUTRAL" GEAR IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO ENGAGE. DEALER DIAGNOSED DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL PARK SWITCH AS THE CAUSE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043940 · 2003-11-19 (November 19, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST TREAD. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED TWO OTHER TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *JB *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 73,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191149 · 2007-05-18 (May 18, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET G20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INCH AND A HALF LONG RUBBER HOSE FITTING, NEAR THE FUEL PUMP, WAS SPLIT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 74,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191149 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 564326 · 2002-02-11 (February 11, 2002)
THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE INSIDE PROTECTIVE CASING, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO OPEN UP IN FULL THROTTLE, CONSUMER HAD TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF DRIVE IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THIS RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 564326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567660 · 2002-09-29 (September 29, 2002)
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT #10-91-525) *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716840 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
THE DRIVERS SHOULDER AND LAP BELT IS PHYSICALLY TOO SHORT IN LENGTH AND PREVENTS FORWARD OR LATERAL MOVEMENT OF MORE THAN JUST A FEW INCHES, EVEN IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED AND THE DRIVER MOVES HIS TORSO FORWARD SLOWLY SO AS NOT TO TRIGGER THE LOCKING MECHANISM. I AM NOT A LARGE PERSON ALTHOUGH MY HEIGHT 6'1" AND MY FRAME 210LBS. WOULD PUT MY IN THE UPPER PERCENTILE OF DRIVERS. BECAUSE THE BELT IS SO SHORT , IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT TO PERFORM SUCH SIMPLE TASKS AS FLIPPING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN CONFRONTED WITH A VEH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716840 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717482 · 2000-01-17 (January 17, 2000)
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 728590 · 2000-08-21 (August 21, 2000)
VEHICLE HAS BEEN AN ELECTRICAL NIGHTMARE - FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND I TRANSPORT LIVE ANIMALS TO SHOWS AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT AND PASSENGERS - VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRE. HAVE HAD TO DRIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM BY STARTING VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR - DEALER HAS ADJUSTED AND REPLACED THIS FEATURE 5 TIMES ALSO REAR BACK UP LIGHTS ARE INTERMITENT AND HIGH REAR BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 728590 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V053000 · Wheels
Reported: 1994-03-23 (March 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: SHOULD THE WHEEL CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V128000 · Interior Lighting
Reported: 1994-07-11 (July 11, 1994)
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V177000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
Reported: 1994-09-14 (September 14, 1994)
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗