CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1988 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Most common 1988 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
WAS COMING OUT OF A REST STOP AT 75MPH & FELT A BUMP. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & CHECKED THE TIRES & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. LATER, SAW A SLIVER OF THE TREAD COMING OFF & PULLED OVER AGAIN. STILL NOTICED NOTHING. HAD PUT VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED. STOPPED VEHICLE. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED, BUT TTREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. WENT TO NEXT REST STOP & REPLACED TIRE WITH THE SPARE. DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL TIRE. *AK
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME AT 9:30P.M. AND THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS GOT VERY DIM AND SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD. MY SON HAPPENED TO BE BEHIND HER AND GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. HE NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE CAR. HE PULLED HER OUT OF THE CAR AND THEY GOT APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET FROM THE CAR AND IT EXPLODED IN A BALL OF FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT HAVE SHOULDER BELTS ONLY LAP BELTS.
WIRING CONNECTIONS IN THE TILT-STEERING WHEEL TOO TIGHT AND PULL OUT WHEN TURNING VEHICLE, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL.
1988 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Seat Belts (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 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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