1988 Chevrolet K25 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed 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 K25 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K25. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 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.
- Exterior lighting2 29%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Casing peeled from tire while driving at high rate of speed. Casing became entagled around rear axle, hydraulic brake lines, and the emergency brake cable. Pressure on the emergency brake cable caused emergency brake to be activated. Almost resulting in an accident with four other motor vehicles on interstate 5. Time of occurence was 6 a. M. Tire pressure was checked the evening before for proper inflation as part of trip preparation. Trip was planned for 700 miles. Tire failed at 60 miles into the trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #727336, filed 2000-08Complaints 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 K25 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 K25.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K25
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Chevrolet K25 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet K25 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Chevrolet K25 is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1988 Chevrolet K25 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.