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Chevrolet G Series years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the Chevrolet G Series since 1990, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 1993 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
73
Recalls
5
Worst year
1993
Model years
1990-2000

Chevrolet G Series years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet G Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet G Series years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet G Series complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901991199219931994199519961997199819992000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet G Series problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    25
  • Transmission
    8
  • Engine
    8
  • Seat belts
    7
  • Tires
    6
  • Visibility
    5
  • Electrical
    5
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seats
    2

Chevrolet G Series problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-3Brakes10
1999-2Brakes00
1998-4Brakes01
1997-6Brakes10
1996-6Brakes01
1995-13Brakes02
1994-12Brakes00
1993-16Brakes04
1992-6Body02
1991-3Engine00
1990-2Engine10

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Chevrolet G Series

What years of the Chevrolet G Series should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet G Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet G Series?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet G Series?

Brakes, with 25 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (8) and engine (8).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet G Series have?

5 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 2007 model year has the most, with 2.

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