4 firestone atx lt225/75r15 installed as a replacement on 02/12/1998, mileage on chev g20 conversion van was 46327. Blowout on 06/22/1999, mileage 69918. Purchased 1 new firestone atx tire. Because of another blowout on 03/02/2000, 2 new firestone atx tires were purchases, however, receipt now shows p225/75r15. On 04/21/2000 another blowout occcurre and we purchased 1 more firestone atx tire. Receipt shows p225/75/r15. In total, we have had 3 blowouts on firestone atx tires, all blowouts were on the same van. Tires affected were in different locationson the van. 2 blowouts occurred going 70 MPH; one occurred at 11 pm at night, the other 10 am in the morning. The third occurred on city by-pass road about 5 pm. Van has had regular maintenance at chevy dealer; I have receipts showing regular tire checks and rotations. We have removed the firestone atx tires from our van and have replaced them with competitor tires. I have retained the firestone tires--they have less than 4,000 miles on them...thanks for your help, and "listening". *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p255/75r15 )
The worst 1996 Chevrolet G20 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 4
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V297000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V298000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet G20 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet G20 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Exterior side view mirrors - both sides vibrate at increase in speed, loss of visibility to rear view.
Van is very hard to control. It whips from side to side even on smooth roads. When on rough road the front end shakes violently and sound like the front end is falling out. Van has been taken to atzenhoffer chevrolet in victoria, tx several times. Outcome is always the same. "that is the way it is and there is nothing we can do about it." thankfully we have had no accidents as a result of these problems. We desperately want these problems fixed before something bad does happen. Chevrolet doesnt seem to know how to fix it, maybe you can help solve the problem.
Left and right side mirrors vibrate while driving, they have been replaced previously. Nm
While pulling from a stop sign vehicle was struck on the left side corner panel speed was under 20 MPH. Driver's side air bag did not deploy, but passenger's side did.
Consumer was coming to a stop sign when applied the brake pedal. While applying the brakes felt a quick popping sensation. The brake pedal stayed hard, but it did not stop the vehcile. Vehicle kept on going. Dealer notified.
The rear passenger's seat belt does not correctly fit. The belt lays on the passenger's face and not on the shoulder. That is very dangerous to that person.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet G20
Is the 1996 Chevrolet G20 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G20, fewer than a typical G20 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet G20?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G20 have?
4 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system and steering.
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