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1988 Chevrolet C15 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
44%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet C15, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Driving about 30mph and almost hit vehicle in front. Applied brakes and brake pedal almost went to the floor. Brakes are still inoperative. Took to a dealer and he said that's the nature of the brakes for that year.”

NHTSA complaint #809456, filed 1997-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996831%
19951423%
19941127%
1993823%
1992321%
1991220%
1990225%
1989217%
1988444%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet C15

Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet C15

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology