Skip to content
Chevrolet Chevrolet TruckModel year report

1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
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 Chevrolet Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving applied brakes and brakes pedal went to the floor, found fluid on the left wheel, and brake pedal had rotted out. Dealer contacted and referred to manufacturer, not aware of the problem. Warranty had expired and was no longer covered.”

NHTSA complaint #828063, filed 1998-09

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199551996199719981999
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 Chevrolet Truck.

Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20034051,8290——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20023749,6950——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20012154,7500———Stable
20001956,0170———Stable
19993569,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199833116,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19974860,5000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199649142,5000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199553160,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199435151,6670——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19931392,0000———Not enough data
199213—0———Not enough data
199113—0———Not enough data
199011—0———Not enough data
19891480,4410———Not enough data
198815—0———Stable
19855—1———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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.

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.

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.