1990 Chevrolet G20 Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 123,619miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet G20. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and latches, locks and linkages (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 123,619 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.
- Brakes3 18%
- Engine cooling3 18%
- Seat belts2 12%
- Body and structure2 12%
- Suspension2 12%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
- Seats1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Consumer has been experiencing brake problems that the dealer cannot remedy, consumer also states that the dealer had the vehicle for three weeks and was unable to find a solution for the problem, the vehicle was returned to the consumer unfixed.”
NHTSA complaint #802527, filed 1996-09Engine cooling: “While pulling an rv trailer at approx. 55 MPH in pos 3 of 4 speed auto transmission the vehicle caught fire and vehicle and contents were totally destroyed. There was no indication of overheating on gauge and vehicle was performing normally. The local fire department arrived on scene and prevented further damage to the rv trailer.”
NHTSA complaint #10186796, filed 2007-04, 146,238 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 101,000 and 146,238 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
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 1990 Chevrolet G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet G20 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet G20 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet G20 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 123,619 miles and the middle half falls between 101,000 and 146,238 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.