1988 Chevrolet C10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet C10, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #708926, filed 1999-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #536594, filed 1998-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #527459, filed 1997-12Related recalls
- 87V136000Sep 1, 1987Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988, C20 1988, GMC C15 1988 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
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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.
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