1988 Chevrolet C10 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet C10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V016000Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993, GMC C1500 1988–1993 +11 more

  Reported issue: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

  Possible consequence: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

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• 87V136000Sep 1, 198763,196 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988, C20 1988, GMC C15 1988 +1 more

  Reported issue: Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.

  Possible consequence: If the hose makes contact with the wheel or tire it willeventually wear the hose to a point of rupture, resulting in a loss of thefront brakes. Loss of front brakes would increase the stopping distance whenminimum time is required and could result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses.

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• 87V125000Aug 10, 19878,893 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988, GMC C35 1988, Chevrolet C20 1988 +9 more

  Reported issue: Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.

  Possible consequence: Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.

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• 87V126000Aug 10, 19872,750 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988, C20 1988, GMC K15 1988 +5 more

  Reported issue: One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.

  Possible consequence: Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.

  Remedy: Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.

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• 87V127000Aug 10, 19871,521 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988, GMC C35 1988, Chevrolet C20 1988 +9 more

  Reported issue: Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206.

  Possible consequence: In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.

  Remedy: Replace existing door striker nuts.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92041Fuel system integrityClosed · Dec 8, 1992
• EA89015Brake backing platesClosed · Feb 23, 1989
• PE88109Loose rear brk backing bltClosed · Sep 28, 1988
• EA88035Poor brake performanceClosed · Jul 18, 1988
• PE88044Poor braking performanceClosed · Apr 11, 1988
• PE88019Rear brk lights stay onClosed · Jan 19, 1988

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