1988 Chevrolet K1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 50%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet K1500, 50% of the 10 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 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 1998-07“When driving and upon making a sudden stop rear brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance, very little braking ability. Also excessive wear of brake pads. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #857944, filed 2000-03“When appying the ABS brakes in any type of weather, the vehicle brakes failed. Please describe. Consumer states brake system takes too long to stop vehilce, manufacturer is aware of problem but they refuse to correct it.”
NHTSA complaint #805286, filed 1996-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet K1500
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet K1500
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.
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