1988 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › RotorCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, Blazer 1988–1992, GMC Safari 1988–1992 +6 more
Reported issue: Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Possible consequence: Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Reported issue: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Possible consequence: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
- Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988, GMC Suburban 1988
Reported issue: Drivers seat and/or shoulder belt locking mechanism may not operate.
Possible consequence: In a crash, affected belts would not lock, therebyincreasing the possibility of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Install a new drivers seat belt assembly.
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
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.