1988 Chevrolet C1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 179,875miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (34% of the total), followed by seat belts (5) and engine cooling (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 179,875 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Brakes11 34%
- Seat belts5 16%
- Engine cooling3 9.4%
- Suspension3 9.4%
- Fuel system2 6.3%
- Steering2 6.3%
- Electrical system1 3.1%
- Exterior lighting1 3.1%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Experienced intermittent ABS failure, while sitting at stop sign brake pedal travels too far down, also, during panic stop pedal goes fot floor due to low pedal pressure, ABS light flashes, then stays on continuously, dealer can't recreate.”
NHTSA complaint #809115, filed 1997-03Seat belts: “Latch on drivers side seat belt is continually breaking. Consumer states latch broke while leaning forward to adjust radio and he can see the broken piece of white plastic inside latch.”
NHTSA complaint #883655, filed 2001-03Engine cooling: “While sitting at a light the vehicle cut off and wouldn't start back up. Also, when consumer was driving vehicle lost power and died out. Consumer claimed that someone changed mileage on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #832730, filed 1998-12Mileage 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 179,875 and 179,875 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 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 C1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 229 | 76,700 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 209 | 114,750 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 152 | 120,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 64 | 141,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 41 | 149,755 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 39 | 81,556 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 22 | 160,000 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 33 | 144,977 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 32 | 179,875 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet C1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (34% of the total), followed by seat belts with 5.
Has the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 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 C1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 179,875 miles and the middle half falls between 179,875 and 179,875 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 30, 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.