1994 Chevrolet G20 Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,222miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 1994 Chevrolet G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet G20. The part named most often is brakes, with 20 complaints (48% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and electrical system (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,222 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 11 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Brakes20 48%
- Air bags5 12%
- Electrical system4 9.5%
- Seat belts4 9.5%
- Tires3 7.1%
- Steering2 4.8%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.8%
- Engine cooling1 2.4%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving approaching stoplight brakes would not engage. Pressed brake pedal to floor and drive van up and over curb while using emergency brake. Contacted dealer where van was towed. Said brakes needed to be bled again. Brakes bled and pedal still felt the same-spongy. Told this is normal. Driving home on winddy road,applied brakes nothing happend released brakes and tried again and the front brakes locked up. Dealer said to bring back. They inspected system said bad master cylinder. Replaced master cylinder and still spongy brakes. Dealer said this is normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596774, filed 2014-06, 60,000 milesAir bags: “Consumer was driving at 35 MPH, when she hit another vehicle broadside, the air bag on the driver's side did not deploy. Consumer kept braking to bring vehichle to a complete stop. The seat belt kept the consumer in place. Due to the collision, the consumer received injuries to head/neck, and chest.”
NHTSA complaint #828119, filed 1998-09Electrical system: “While driving vehicle at speed of 65 MPH, have complete loss of power, after few seconds and restart, in for repair 6 times replace computer module. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #968921, filed 1995-07Seat belts: “There was no deployment of the driver's side air bag during a collision. Also, the seat belt did restrain driver. These failures resulted in several injuries to head/ neck and chest.”
NHTSA complaint #828075, filed 1998-09Mileage 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 60,000 and 98,443 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
- 94V177000Sep 14, 1994Seats › Front assembly › Head restraintCovers: Chevrolet G20 1992–1994, Astro 1992–1994, Dodge B250 1992–1994
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."
- 94V128000Jul 11, 1994Interior lightingCovers: Chevrolet G20 1993–1994, Ford E-150 1993–1994, GMC G25 1993–1994 +2 more
The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
- 94V087000May 9, 1994Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Chevrolet G20 1994, GMC Safari 1994, Ford E-150 1994 +2 more
The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.
Recall details for the 1994 Chevrolet G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1994 Chevrolet G20 have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet G20 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet G20 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 20 complaints (48% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet G20 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Chevrolet G20 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,222 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 98,443 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 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.