Chevrolet G Series Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Chevrolet G Series (1987–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (21 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All G Series model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 28,000 | 1 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 121,000 | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 13 | — | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | 76,000 | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes21 36%
- Seat belts8 14%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 12%
- Engine cooling6 10%
- Electrical system5 8.5%
- Tires4 6.8%
- Body and structure4 6.8%
- Other or unknown4 6.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “Since 28,000 mi transmission slips from 1-2; technician found error but dealer refused problem. Error code says internal slippage. Problems gets much worse with cold weather. Sometimes doesn't shift. Has to be shifted back into reverse and back to drive. *** transmission dip stick and tube replaced 2 times from corrosion, rusted in half at 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10020980, filed 2003-06, 28,000 miles1994: “Consumer stated when attempting to stop the brakes failed. Dealer claimed the brake pedal push rod retainer needed to be replaced. A recall 93v152000 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10109422, filed 2005-02, 76,000 miles1996: “The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet G Series. The contact stated that the side walls of all four (kelly tires- navigator gold (235/75/r15) were breaking apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the reason for the failure was a dry rot. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to prorate the tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 121,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10396801, filed 2011-04, 121,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology