1987 Chevrolet G20 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Chevrolet G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet G20. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 20%
- Body and structure2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Seats1 10%
- Tires1 10%
- Wheels1 10%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Both front doors have broken lock springs, the doors will open but the safety latch falls down and you cannot close the doors, the door must be manualy lift up on the latch so it locks in place to close door, replace whole lock/latch mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #9000811, filed 2000-04Electrical system: “Was traveling 60 MPH & started to smell something burning. Odor/smoke went away. After stopping vehicle, checked under hood and noticed plastic housing had burned in half. Hoses had holes in them & were falling apart. Had contacted manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #878251, filed 2001-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V016000Feb 9, 1988Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Chevrolet G20 1987, G10 1987, GMC G35 1987 +2 more
Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.
Recall details for the 1987 Chevrolet G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Chevrolet G20.
Other model years of the Chevrolet G20
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 82 | 108,266 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 42 | 79,222 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 59 | 72,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | 171,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 17 | 123,619 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 7 | 29,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 11 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | 140,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet G20 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet G20 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Chevrolet G20 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1987 Chevrolet G20 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.