This is the fifth or more time I have been driving my vehicle at low or high speed and the engine completely quits without warning causing me to pull off the free way today to avoid a catastrophic accident. My van goes completely dead from 70 MPH. The dealer installed alarm was triggered and had to be reset.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet G20 problems
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- Body1
- Electrical1
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- Body1
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet G20 4
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What 1998 Chevrolet G20 owners say
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Rear doors do not have safety latches to prevent doors from swinging open.
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Is the 1998 Chevrolet G20 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet G20, fewer than a typical G20 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet G20?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet G20 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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