1988 Chevrolet K15 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet K15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K15. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, 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.
- Brakes3 30%
- Suspension3 30%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Received letter stating mfg., replace ball joints w/greasable design. The dealer refuse to service due to mileage. He is having excessive wear. Consumer was told by dealer that vehicle is past 5 years of age, but have not reached 100,00 ball joints are bad causing tires too fail and unable to align front end.”
NHTSA complaint #972974, filed 1995-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet K15 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 K15.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 38 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet K15 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K15 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Chevrolet K15 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.
Has the 1988 Chevrolet K15 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 30, 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.