How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet G Series have?

The 1987 Chevrolet G Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Chevrolet G Series 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 1987 Chevrolet G Series?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1987 Chevrolet G Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Chevrolet G Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

STEERING:COLUMN

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“Engine fire. (ohio state police report) *dsh”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1996-03-31

“Rear axle broke, causing wheel to fall off/loss of control. *dsh”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1995-12-10

“Front seat belt retractors replaced. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1995-08-18

“Front seat belt buckles replaced.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-08-18

“Three screws loosened in the tilt steering assembly. *dh”

STEERING:COLUMN · reported 1994-01-01

“Front passenger side seat belt jammed/failed. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1988-10-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89132 Opened 1989-06-21 · closed 1989-10-16

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===

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 1987 Chevrolet G Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.