MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet C15

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1988 Chevrolet C15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:37.848Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 12 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996

1988: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19841
19852
19865
19872
19889
198912
19908
199110
199214
199335
199441
199560
199626

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

Show complaint excerpts

Heating core ruptured and sent boiling coolant into cab. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06

Suspension

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint.

Steering

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicles steering wheel nut has been tightened 3 times. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-21

Seat belts

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Rear brk lights stay on

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet C15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet C15 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet C15?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet C15 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.