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Chevrolet G10 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints for the Chevrolet G10, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The 1996 model year drew the most complaints (8), 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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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 24 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1995–1998)
  • most complaints: 1996 (8 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V033000 (reported Feb 17, 1998)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (4.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet G10 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1996 model year has the most complaints: 8 of 24, or 33.3%. Next come 1998 (7) and 1997 (5). The fewest are for 1995, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet G10 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1998Column chart of 24 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 1996 with 8. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 4 complaints419951996: 8 complaints819961997: 5 complaints519971998: 7 complaints71998
Chevrolet G10 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet G10 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199541000
199680000
199750000
199870000
All model years241000

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

Most-reported Chevrolet G10 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (25.0% of all 24), followed by Power Train (3) and Tires (3).

Components named most often in Chevrolet G10 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet G10 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic625.0%
Power Train312.5%
Tires312.5%
Vehicle Speed Control312.5%
Visibility312.5%
Electrical System28.3%
Seat Belts28.3%
Steering28.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling14.2%
Exterior Lighting14.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline14.2%
Seats14.2%
Structure14.2%
Suspension14.2%
Unknown or Other14.2%

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 G10 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G10, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 1996 to 1998. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Chevrolet G10 recall campaigns covering each model year
1996: 2 campaigns1997: no campaigns1998: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V033000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor

    Model year 1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 96V187000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model year 1996

    The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 96V186000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Model year 1996

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    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
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 G10 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet G10 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet G10, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The most recent, 98V033000, was reported on February 17, 1998 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chevrolet G10 model year has the most complaints?

The 1996 model year, with 8 of the 24 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 1998 (7) and 1997 (5). 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 G10 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 25.0% of all 24. Power Train (3) and Tires (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 G10?

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 G10 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 24 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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.