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BrakesPart report

1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
27%of 15 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 Chevrolet Truck, 27% of the 15 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.

“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

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20031025%
2002924%
2001733%
20001053%
19991234%
1998824%
19971327%
19961020%
19951223%
1994617%
199118%
199019%
198917%
1988427%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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