Vehicle recall 94V053000 · March 23, 1994

Chevrolet G20 and GMC G20

These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. The use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Consequence: Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Notes: System: wheels.vehicle description: light duty vans equipped with base wheels.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or the GMC service center listed in your vehicle warranty and owner assistance information manual. Also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V053000
Reported to NHTSA: March 23, 1994
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 22, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,793
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 94V053000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet G20 (1993): 1993
GMC G20 (1993): 1993

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