How many recalls does the 1979 Chevrolet G20 have?

The 1979 Chevrolet G20 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Chevrolet G20 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1979 Chevrolet G20?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1979 Chevrolet G20 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Chevrolet G20 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,965 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 90V137000 1990-07-18 13,637 affected

Consequence

OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN EVENT OFAN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.

Remedy

INSTALL PROPER MOUNTING HARDWARE AND SEAT BELTS.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 79V142000 1979-06-06 15,328 affected

Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owned a 1979 chevrolet g-20. While his vehicle was parked in his driveway with the ignition on, he noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. He attempted to open the hood but it was extremely hot and flames began coming from under the hood. The fire department was called and a…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2010-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Chevrolet G20 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.