1988 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 34%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet C1500, 34% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1997-03“Upon making a stop on dry pavement ABS brakes malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fading away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer cannot find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #810106, filed 1997-04“While driving the truck applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, also, the lining on the pads came off while the driver attempted to apply the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #823421, filed 1998-05“Applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Driver had to pump the brakes to stop the truck. Dealer said that the lining on the pads came off which allowed the pedal to stick.”
NHTSA complaint #817532, filed 1997-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet C1500
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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