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1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200552%
200482%
2003578%
2002147%
200173%
2000134%
1999115%
1998175%
1997132%
1996173%
199573%
199442%
199353%
199221%
199112%
199024%
198818%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier

Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier

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