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BrakesPart report

1988 Chevrolet G20 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
150,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet G20, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.

“When the consumer shifted the gear to reverse and accelerated at a low speed the front brake pin snapped. The consumer lost steering control but managed to pull over. The consumer contacted the dealership mechanic but the problem has not been resolve. Please provide any additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10042286, filed 2003-10, 150,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997240%
1996114%
19953644%
19942048%
19932949%
1992632%
1990318%
198819%
1985117%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet G20

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet G20

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology