1989 Chevrolet Van Beauville G20 review from North America

Original transmission blew six months after we purchased it. We were travelling the country at the time from Oregon to Kentucky to Colorado. The transmission blew one year later after being rebuilt. It was replaced with a used transmission which failed one year later. The vehicle sat for three years. This year we rebuilt the transmission (number 4) for $1800.

One day after replacing this last tranny, the engine died. There was a vacuum leak into one of the cylinders. It was replaced for $2000.

One week later the radiator begun leaking. It was so rusted, it had to be replaced $420.

As of now, the engine continuously dies for no apparent reason. The oil gauge never stays in one place. The mechanic broke off the antenna. The roof is severely rusted. The tape player does not eject cassettes. The battery hardly holds a charge (blower motors fault). The blower motor and A/C condenser needs replaced and a screw is missing from the drivers seat.

This vehicle is a great work horse. It has substantial towing capacity. The gas mileage ran around 20mpg in town, on the highway, across country, loaded/unloaded/with or without trailer. That is considerably good for a 350 12 passenger van.

I would not purchase a Chevrolet again. I am a die-hard FORD fanatic. This Chevy has sentimental value, that is the only reason I put so much money into it.