CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chevrolet C1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14 reports).
1988 Chevrolet C1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500.
Most common 1988 Chevrolet C1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
MY SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 1988 CHEVY 2WHEEL DRIVE PICK-UP HAS FAILED AND CANNOT BE EXTENDED FOR USE. AT ONE TIME A FED LAW DIRECTING DEALERSHIPS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SAFETY ITEMS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WAS IN EFFECT. I CAN NO LONGER FIND ANY REFERENCE TO THIS ITEM. IS IT STILL IN AFFECT? AND IF IT IS HOW CAN I OBTAIN A COPY OF IT TO SHOW TO A DEALER. *TR
LATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS CONTINUALLY BREAKING. *AK CONSUMER STATES LATCH BROKE WHILE LEANING FORWARD TO ADJUST RADIO AND HE CAN SEE THE BROKEN PIECE OF WHITE PLASTIC INSIDE LATCH. *SLC
WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DIED OUT. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT SOMEONE CHANGED MILEAGE ON VEHICLE. *AK
BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS ON THE LEFT / RIGHT HAND SIDE DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. PASSENGER'S CAN'T RIDE IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE WITHOUT SEAT BELTS. *AK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME TO AVOID HITTING STOPPED VEHICLES. *YC
1988 Chevrolet C1500 questions
Does the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet C1500?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14), Seat Belts (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet C1500 has been fixed?
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