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Chevrolet G20 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Chevrolet G20 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
28
Years to Avoid
1995, 1994, 1993
Best Years
1981, 1980, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971
1999
3 complaints0 recalls9 TSBs
1998
2 complaints1 recalls4 TSBs
1997
7 complaints1 recalls4 TSBs
1996
9 complaints5 recalls2 TSBs
1995Avoid
114 complaints6 recalls2 TSBs
1994Avoid
53 complaints7 recalls1 TSBs
1993Avoid
68 complaints6 recalls
1992
29 complaints4 recalls
1991
5 complaints4 recalls
1990
18 complaints3 recalls
1989
7 complaints3 recalls
1988
11 complaints2 recalls1 invest.
1987
10 complaints3 recalls2 invest.
1986
5 complaints1 recalls2 invest.
1985
6 complaints1 recalls2 invest.
1984
3 complaints3 recalls
1983
1 complaints3 recalls
1982
1 complaints3 recalls
1981Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1980Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1979
1 complaints3 recalls
1978
1 complaints3 recalls
1977Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1976Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1975Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1974Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls
1973Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1971Best Year
1 complaints0 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Chevrolet G20 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1995, 1994, 1993 Chevrolet G20 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Chevrolet G20, consider the 1981, 1980, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

28 model years analyzed