1994 Chevrolet G20 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1994 Chevrolet G20 lists four naturally aspirated overhead-valve engines, a 4.3L V6 of 262 cubic inches, a 5.0L V8 of 305, a 5.7L V8 of 350 and a 6.5L diesel V8 of 395, in three bodies and three trims. The bodies are the extended passenger van and the standard and extended cargo vans, and the trims Beauville, Chevy and Sportvan. Diesel and gasoline fuel systems have little in common, and the manual keeps their procedures, specifications and diagnostics apart.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
Body styles covered
- 3-door extended passenger van
- 3-door van standard cargo van
- 3-door van extended cargo van
Trims covered
- Beauville
- Chevy
- Sportvan
Known issues on the 1994 G20. Seven recalls stand on the federal record for this year. On vans with three-sensor antilock brakes, stopping distances can stretch on mixed surfaces during an antilock stop. A transformer powering an interior neon light beam can overheat and set the assembly and the roof around it alight. Front seat backs built below the required head restraint height leave occupants more exposed in a sudden stop or crash. Of the 48 complaints, 21 name the service brakes and five the air bags. The antilock and hydraulic brake sections here carry the matching specifications and diagnostics.
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 VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICK
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULT
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO TH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT SOME DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE, ST
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL D
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT
MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF
THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD,NECK AND CHEST.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD,NECK AND CHEST.
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER KEPT BRAKING TO BRING VEHICHLE TO A COMPLETE STOP.
THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID RESTRAIN DRIVER. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES TO HEAD/ NECK AND CHE
Showing the 4 most serious of 53 complaints filed with NHTSA.
