1988 Chevrolet 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and tires (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 25%
- Seat belts2 25%
- Tires2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When the brake pedal is applied the pedal goes to the floor, the back brakes have no pressure, the vehicle is slowed down by the front brakes. This causes the stopping distance of the vehicle to be abnormal. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #843331, filed 1999-07Seat belts: “Dt: consumer states his 1988 Chevrolet 1500 had the driver side seat belt replaced in 1998 at the manufacturer's expense. The driver side seat belt broke again. The passenger's side seat belt did not work. The consumer used the seat belts with hooks. The buckle assembly will not hold the seat belt. Consumer did not know the exact date that the problem started. Updated 01/19/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10127616, filed 2005-07Tires: “Tire experienced tread sepparation causing fishtailing and damage to underside and left side outer panel. Claim submitted to general tire on october 23. Have been getting the run around since then. They offered to pay less than half of the estimated repair cost and want me to have my insurance pay the repair and they pay my deductable. This is unacceptable to me. Please make a record of thes. Sencerrly. Gilber f dicob. (DOT number: achl439445 tiresize: p235/75r15)”
NHTSA complaint #738996, filed 2001-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 Chevrolet 1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 20 | 100,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 134 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 44 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 14 | 116,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 20 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Chevrolet 1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 60,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.