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  Safety Recalls of GMC G20 Vehicles

There have been 7 safety recalls for the GMC G20. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC G20.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V126000; May. 19, 1999

In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could result.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet G20, 1995 GMC G20
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Chevrolet and GMC g vans equipped with sliding side doors and remedied during safety campaign (95v197/95-c-58) between July 18, 1997 and February 6, 1999. The sliding side-door rear latch was replaced with a latch that was improperly riveted. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V197000; Oct. 17, 1995

Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a vehicle crash, the door will not perform as required by the standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet G20, 1995 GMC G20
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: These vehicles were built with a sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 94V053000; Mar. 23, 1994

Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Chevrolet G20, 1993 GMC G20
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V183000; Oct. 21, 1991

The vehicle can be started and then move in an unexpecteddirection, resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning. The vehicle alsofails to comply with the requirements of fmvss 102.

Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet G100, 1992 Chevrolet G200, 1992 Chevrolet G300, 1992 GMC G10, 1992 GMC G20, 1992 GMC G30
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V142000; Jun. 6, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Buick Century, 1979 Buick Electra, 1979 Buick Lesabre, 1979 Buick Regal, 1979 Chevrolet C20, 1979 Chevrolet C30, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice, 1979 Chevrolet G20, 1979 Chevrolet G30, 1979 Chevrolet Impala, 1979 Chevrolet K20, 1979 Chevrolet K30, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 GMC C20, 1979 GMC C30, 1979 GMC G20, 1979 GMC G30, 1979 GMC K20, 1979 GMC K30, 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of GMC G20 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 19, 1999   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 282
Oct. 17, 1995   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 936
Mar. 23, 1994   Wheel 1,793
Oct. 21, 1991   Power Train:automatic Transmission 10,642
Jun. 6, 1979   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 15,328
May. 15, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 226
Dec. 10, 1976   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 28,436


Table 2. Recall Statistics of GMC G20 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1995 GMC G20 2
1993 GMC G20 1
1992 GMC G20 1
1979 GMC G20 1
1978 GMC G20 1
1977 GMC G20 1