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BrakesPart report

1985 Chevrolet G20 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Chevrolet G20, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When applying brakes, the front brakes would lock up. Had brakes repaired due to stress on the front brakes from the back brakes not self adjusting. They suppose to be self adjusting.”

NHTSA complaint #817376, filed 1997-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997240%
1996114%
19953644%
19942048%
19932949%
1992632%
1990318%
198819%
1985117%

Other parts of the 1985 Chevrolet G20

Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Chevrolet G20

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology