1988 Chevrolet C20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Chevrolet C20 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

5Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C20?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 Chevrolet C20 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Recall 87V125Aug 10, 19878,893 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 87V126Aug 10, 19872,750 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 87V127Aug 10, 19871,521 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Chevrolet C20 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Structure1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

1995-12-06, Seat Belts
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT LOCKING . TT
1995-08-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE V6 MOTOR IS DEFECT THE STEEL CAST IRON BLOCK WEARS OUT AND THE PISTON GOES OUT BURNING A LOT OF OIL . TT
1995-03-10, Structure
VEHICLE WAS IMPACT 3:00 POSITION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL VEHICLE FLIP OVER TOP CAME OFF VAN CAUSING INJURIES. TT

1988 Chevrolet C20 questions

Does the 1988 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet C20: 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 C20?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Structure (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet C20 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.

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