1988 Chevrolet K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 142,169miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 142,169 miles. 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.
- Brakes5 50%
- Tires2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving the vehicle, whenever brake are used the vehicle will not stop properly. The pedal feels like it is pressing down on rubber. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop, and nothing could be found. This condition still remains in vehicle and nothing can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #825819, filed 1998-07Tires: “All four of my sears guardsman trailhandler ap size lt265/75r16 load range c tires have seperated. Two occured while driving and have been replaced. The other two tires were verified by big o today that they have seperated and created air pokets in the tires, and told me that it was a hazard. Luckily no one was injured and there were no accidents. Sears took the first tire back and paid me for the life left on the tred. The first tire deflated, while the last three are still inflated.”
NHTSA complaint #10130154, filed 2005-07Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1988 Chevrolet K1500. The contact stated that while warming up the vehicle, the key slipped out of the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that the engine remained running although the key was no longer in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 142,169 and the current mileage was 154,418. Updated 06/17/14 updated 8/8/17”
NHTSA complaint #10576817, filed 2014-04, 142,169 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 142,169 and 142,169 miles.
Complaints 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 K1500 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 K1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 94 | 111,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 118 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 100 | 101,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 22 | 102,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | 166,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 10 | 112,000 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | 142,169 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Chevrolet K1500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 142,169 miles and the middle half falls between 142,169 and 142,169 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.