1988 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,372miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,372 miles.
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.
“Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working. Three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. The consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. The dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. The consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals.”
NHTSA complaint #10051889, filed 2003-12, 85,372 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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