Chevrolet G10 problems

General information about Chevrolet G10
Chevrolet G10 years list
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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Recalls list

The Chevrolet Van or Chevy Van (also known as the Chevrolet/GMC G-series vans and GMC Vandura) is a range of vans that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1964 to 1996 model years. Introduced as the successor for the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier, the model line also replaced the panel van configuration of the Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle was sold both in passenger van and cargo van configurations as well as a cutaway van chassis that served as the basis for a variety of custom applications.

Produced across three generations (1964–66, 1967–70, and 1970–96), the model line was sold under a wide variety of model names under both the Chevrolet and GMC brands. The first two generations were forward control vehicles (with the engine placed between the seats); the third generation adopted a configuration placing the engine forward of the driver. The second and third generations shared powertrain commonality with the C/K pickup truck model line.

After the 1996 model year, GM retired the G-Series vans, replacing them with the GMT600-platform Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana.

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Common Chevrolet G10 problems

The Chevrolet G10, a popular van model produced by General Motors, has been known to experience various issues based on complaints from its owners. Here are some common problems with the Chevrolet G10:

Slow Acceleration: Slow acceleration can be caused by various factors, including dirty airflow sensors, faulty fuel injectors, or a malfunctioning throttle position sensor. These components are crucial for the engine to receive the correct amount of air and fuel, which affects the vehicle's acceleration. If the airflow sensor becomes dirty or malfunctions, it can send incorrect data to the engine's computer, resulting in insufficient fuel delivery and slow acceleration.

Power Steering Noise: Noise from the power steering pump is often caused initially by low fluid levels. The power steering fluid not only provides hydraulic pressure to help steer the car but also lubricates the moving parts of the pump. If the fluid level is low, the pump can wear quickly, leading to seizure. This issue can be caused by leaks in the power steering system, which can lead to low fluid levels and damage to the pump.

Starter Motor Failure: The starter motor is responsible for cranking the engine when the ignition key is turned. If the starter motor fails, the engine will not start. This issue can be caused by normal wear and tear, a faulty solenoid, or a damaged starter motor.

Transmission Problems: Transmission problems can include shifting delays, grinding when accelerating, and the car shaking on the road. These issues can be caused by low transmission fluid levels, worn-out clutch plates, or a malfunctioning torque converter. Transmission problems can significantly affect the vehicle's performance and drivability.

These are some common problems with the Chevrolet G10 based on complaints from owners. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety and reliability. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent these issues from occurring or worsening over time.

What is a GMC g10?

First-generation Chevrolet van refers to the first G-10 half-ton production years 1964 through 1966. General Motors saw a market for a compact van based on a modified passenger car platform to compete with the already successful Ford Econoline and Dodge A100.

What is the difference between the Chevy G10 and G20?

The G-20 has heavier suspension parts such as double action shock absorbers,heavier control arm & suspension springs. The 20 series will usually a heavier rear axle housing & lower gear ratio. There is several hundred pounds difference when you compare one to another. The G-10 came with a 305 or 350 as an option.

What is a G10 vehicle?

The Maxus G10 van is a large luxury MPV or minivan launched on the Chinese car market in April 2014. Maxus/LDV G10.

What is a Chevy G Series?

The Chevrolet and GMC G-Series vans were made by General Motors for North America. They are in the same vehicle class as the Ford Econoline van and the Dodge Ram Van. The term "Chevrolet van" also refers to the entire series of vans sold by Chevrolet.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Chevrolet G10 years

We have researched Chevrolet problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Chevrolet G10 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Chevrolet G10 model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Chevrolet G10 model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Chevrolet G10 years

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Chevrolet G10 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Chevrolet G10 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Service brakes problems
Hydraulic problems
Steering problems
Visibility problems
Tires problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Chevrolet G10 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by G10 model years

A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by G10 model years

There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by G10 model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by G10 model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 41 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chevrolet G10 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chevrolet G10 vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Chevrolet G10 1996

Date Of Incident: 2006-05-15
Date Complaint: 2008-05-23
VIN: 1GBFG15RXT1
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G10. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BEGAN LEAKING, BECAME WORSE OVER TIME. AS OF MAY 23, 2008, THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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Chevrolet G10 1985

Date Of Incident: 2008-02-18
Date Complaint: 2008-02-18
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: ENGINE LEAKS OIL PAST VALVE GUIDES INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER. WHEN RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE, THE CAR SHOOTS A BIG SLIG OF BLUE SMOKE OUT THE BACK WHICH, WHILE MATCHING THE CAR'S FADED POWDER BLUE PAINT COLOR, ANNOYS THE NEIGHBORS AND MY WIFE. THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS A 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC- WHICH I COULD NOT FIND ON YOUR WEBSITE. *TR

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 2003-10-14
Date Complaint: 2004-01-06
VIN: 1GBFG15R4V1
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 4L60 ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE.*MR (NAR) *CB

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Chevrolet G10 1996

Date Of Incident: 2003-06-12
Date Complaint: 2003-07-29
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DELAER NOTIFIED.*AK

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Chevrolet G10 1995

Date Of Incident: 1996-06-02
Date Complaint: 2002-08-07
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAN HEAR ANTI LOCK MOTOR WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

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Chevrolet G10 1998

Date Of Incident: 1999-10-01
Date Complaint: 2002-05-09
VIN: 1GBFG15R5W1
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: WHILE DRIVING FELT DOWN FOR ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT WAS NOT THERE. THE PEDAL BROKE OFF. REPLACED THE UNIT BUT IT CAME LOOSE ABOUT A WEEK LATER.

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Chevrolet G10 1995

Date Of Incident: 2000-07-19
Date Complaint: 2000-07-25
Components: TIRES
Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH AND WHEN LOSING AND REGAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BENT REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

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Chevrolet G10 1998

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2000-06-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R6W1
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: REAR BENCH CENTER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH INTO BUCKLE , IT WILL COME BACK OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING, AND CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

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Chevrolet G10 1998

Date Of Incident: 2000-04-16
Date Complaint: 2000-05-08
VIN: 1GBFG15RXW1
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WORE OUT. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. *AK

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 1998-04-10
Date Complaint: 1999-12-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R1V1
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: RATTLING NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA UNABLE TO BE FIXED. MJS

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 1998-10-02
Date Complaint: 1999-12-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R1V1
Components: VISIBILITY
Summary: LEFT WINDOW STUCK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. MJS

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 1999-02-24
Date Complaint: 1999-12-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R1V1
Components: STEERING
Summary: STIFF STEERING WHEEL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. MJS

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 1998-08-07
Date Complaint: 1999-12-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R1V1
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: BRAKE PROBLEMS, UNABLE TO BE FIXED PROPERLY. MJS

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Chevrolet G10 1997

Date Of Incident: 1999-01-13
Date Complaint: 1999-12-07
VIN: 1GBFG15R1V1
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: VEHICLE STALLING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNABLE TO RECTIFY. MJS

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Chevrolet G10 1996

Date Of Incident: 1999-10-01
Date Complaint: 1999-11-15
VIN: 1GBFG1SR4T1
Components: SEATS
Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF THE TRACKS AND ANCHOR, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARDS, IT WAS REPLACED ONCE, AND THIS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK

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Latest 5 recalls Chevrolet G10

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 23 recalls for different components of the Chevrolet G10.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Chevrolet G10 1985
Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Model: Chevrolet G10 1994
Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Model: Chevrolet G10 1990
Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Model: Chevrolet G10 1989
Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Model: Chevrolet G10 1993
Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.