Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet g20. While driving 40 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Chevrolet G20 brake failure problems
21 of the 241 owner complaints about the Chevrolet G20 describe brake failure, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet g20. The contact stated that the brakes failed and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the support for the brake line was rusted and the pressure caused the brake line to rupture. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 171,000. Updated 09/27/11*lj updated 2/23/12
Dt: the contact stated one month ago he noticed a brake problem. When applying the brake at any speed the pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes. Just as he was pressing the pedal the ABS light came on. After he was off of the pedal the light disappeared. He the contact cited recall 99i006000. He called the manufacturer, and they told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Delta sierra radial p235/75r15, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 18000 miles on a 1993, chevrolet, g20 van. While driving 65 MPH left rear tire had tread separation. Tread wrapped around axle, causing loss of brakes. Consumer and his wife suffered neck and back injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00. *ak tire was defective. The hydraulic brake failed and the emergency brake was torn off.
Was driving 35 MPH & started to apply brakes for a stop light, and had no brakes. Went through light. Brakes locked up for a bit in front, but not in rear. Contacted & informed dealership next day of problem with vehicle. Given run around. Finally referred to mechanic. Electric computer chip or pump was causing problem of braking.
While driving 25 MPH brake master cylinder failed, causing loss of braking system and vehicle control, resulting in a rearend accident. Cause unknown.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
Brakes failed.
Anti-lock brakes experience extended stopping distance, causing a collision due to loss of braking control.
Anti lock brakes failed causing a vehicle collision.
Related recalls
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.
- Risk
- The reduced master cylinder stroke results in failure tomeet the partial system failure requirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brakesystems". A further reduction in braking ability at a time when partial systemfailure has occurred could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace the brake assembly.
Recall number 92V127000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet G20 brake failure
Which Chevrolet G20 years have brake failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (9 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1994 (4 complaints).
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