1989 Chevrolet G20 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet G20. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 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.
- Other or unknown3 43%
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Seat belts1 14%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “I have filed a complaint with the dealer, complaint #990031. It involves the condition of the exterior paint job. At this time, the paint if peeling off in chunks! I call it the chevy tear-a-way paint job. The dealer told me the warranty is gone- too bad! Is there any way to get satisfaction? The vechicle has not been in any accidents and there are no unusual circumstances that would effect the paint to come off in this manner, other than a poor paint job. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #727555, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 29,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V040000Mar 11, 1991SeatsCovers: Chevrolet G20 1989–1991, GMC G25 1989–1991, Chevrolet G10 1989–1991 +2 more
Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Recall details for the 1989 Chevrolet G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 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 1989 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet G20 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet G20 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1989 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Chevrolet G20 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 29,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.