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Chevrolet G Van recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints for the Chevrolet G Van, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 19 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (1995–2008)
  • most complaints: 1997 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 08V677000 (reported Dec 18, 2008)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (5.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (5.3%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (15.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet G Van complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 19, or 31.6%. Next come 1999 (3) and 2000 (3). The fewest are for 2001, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet G Van owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2002Column chart of 19 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 1997 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 1 complaint119951996: 0 complaints19961997: 6 complaints619971998: 2 complaints219981999: 3 complaints319992000: 3 complaints320002001: 1 complaint120012002: 3 complaints32002
Chevrolet G Van complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet G Van complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199510000
199760000
199821010
199930010
200030100
200110000
200230010
All model years191130

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

Most-reported Chevrolet G Van components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (21.1% of all 19), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) and Power Train (3).

Components named most often in Chevrolet G Van complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Chevrolet G Van complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System421.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic421.1%
Power Train315.8%
Tires315.8%
Air Bags210.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline15.3%
Fuel System, Other15.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System15.3%
Seats15.3%
Unknown or Other15.3%
Vehicle Speed Control15.3%
Visibility15.3%

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 Van recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G Van, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2008. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Chevrolet G Van recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 2 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V677000

    Reported

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Model years 2006–2008

    Colonial is recalling 50 MY 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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:
    Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

    Filed by COLONIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

  2. NHTSA campaign 08V676000

    Reported

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Model years 2006–2008

    Colonial is recalling 50 MY 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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 systems 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:
    Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 Van questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet G Van have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet G Van, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The most recent, 08V677000, was reported on December 18, 2008 and is filed under “Equipment adaptive/mobility”. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Chevrolet G Van model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 6 of the 19 complaints in NHTSA’s file (31.6%). The next are 1999 (3) and 2000 (3). 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 Van complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 21.1% of all 19. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) and Power Train (3) 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 Van?

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 Van complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 19 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 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.

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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.