CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chevrolet C10 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1988 Chevrolet C10 recalls
Most common 1988 Chevrolet C10 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
HEATER LINE FITTING CORRODED, SNAPPED OF AT BASE. LEAKED COOLANT. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS A COMMON FAILURE PART. OLD FITTING WAS ALUMINUM AND APPEARED TO BE A BAD CASTING
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
PROBLEM IN 1988 WITH THE ABS BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT COMING ON AND THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO STOP. SEVERAL REPAIR CALLS AT THE DEALER. AT PRESENT THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WHEN DRIVING AT 40MPH WITHIN A NORMAL DISTANCE. THE BRAKES IS AND HAS BEEN A SAFETY HAZARD ON THIS TRUCK. I NEED HELP.*AK
VACUUM BOOSTER ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED ON VEHICLE PERFORMS VERY POORLY, EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. NEEDS TO REPLACED WITH THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM BOOSTER.
EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED ON PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. OCCASIONALLY AFTER STOPPING, THERE IS A POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD AS IF BUMPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.
1988 Chevrolet C10 questions
Does the 1988 Chevrolet C10 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet C10: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet C10?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet C10 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.