MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet C15

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1988 Chevrolet C15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:20.016Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1988: 9 complaints
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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, HYDRAULIC

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950104

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

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HEATING CORE RUPTURED AND SENT BOILING COOLANT INTO CAB. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950106

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

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VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL NUT HAS BEEN TIGHTENED 3 TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950321

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880119 — PE (closed 19880331)

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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet C15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports 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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet C15 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.