NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2007

Chevrolet G-Series recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints for the Chevrolet G-Series, covering model years 1995 to 2007. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (13), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
34 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
12 model years with data (1995–2007)

most complaints: 1995 (13 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10 complaints)
latest recall 08V663000 (reported Dec 16, 2008)

5 complaints reporting a crash (14.7%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
3 complaints reporting an injury (8.8%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet G-Series complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 13 of 34, or 38.2%. Next come 1996 (6) and 1997 (6). The fewest are for 1999, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet G-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet G-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
1995	13	3	2
1996	6	1	0
1997	6	0	0
1998	4	1	1
1999	2	0	0
2000	3	0	0
All model years	34	5	3

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet G-Series components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (29.4% of all 34), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (4) and Seat Belts (4).

Components named most often in Chevrolet G-Series complaints (top 13)

Components named most often in Chevrolet G-Series complaints (top 13)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10	29.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling	4	11.8%
Seat Belts	4	11.8%
Tires	4	11.8%
Visibility	4	11.8%
Power Train	3	8.8%
Air Bags	2	5.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline	2	5.9%
Seats	2	5.9%
Service Brakes, Air	2	5.9%
Structure	2	5.9%
Interior Lighting	1	2.9%
Unknown or Other	1	2.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet G-Series recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G-Series, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2007. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Chevrolet G-Series recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s								1997: 1 campaign	1998: no campaigns	1999: no campaigns
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign	2003: 1 campaign	2004: no campaigns	2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 2 campaigns	2007: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 08V663000
Reported Dec 16, 2008
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Model years 2005–2007
Sunset vans is recalling 169 MY 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet chassis and 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.
Consequence:
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy:
Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Filed by SUNSET VANS INC.
NHTSA campaign 08V662000
Reported Dec 15, 2008
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Model years 2005–2007
Sunset vans is recalling 267 MY 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, "platform lift installations in 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.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy:
Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Filed by SUNSET VANS INC.
NHTSA campaign 03V094000
Reported Mar 7, 2003
Structure
Model years 2000–2003
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Consequence:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 97V054000
Reported Apr 8, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 1997
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5L turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Consequence:
A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. If necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet G-Series questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet G-Series have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet G-Series, covering model years 1995 to 2007. The most recent, 08V663000, was reported on December 16, 2008 and is filed under “Equipment adaptive/mobility”. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Chevrolet G-Series model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 13 of the 34 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.2%). The next are 1996 (6) and 1997 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet G-Series complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 29.4% of all 34. Engine and Engine Cooling (4) and Seat Belts (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet G-Series?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet G-Series complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 34 complaints, 5 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.