1996 Chevrolet G20 Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet G20. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Chevrolet G20 1996, Ford E-150 1994, E-250 2004 +1 more
Reported issue: R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Chevrolet G20 1996, Ford E-150 1994, E-250 2004 +1 more
Reported issue: R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Chevrolet G20 1996, G30 1996, G10 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion…
- Steering › LinkagesCovers: Chevrolet G20 1996, G30 1996, G10 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Possible consequence: The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
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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.