MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet C30

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1988 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:48.570Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 C30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

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THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950829

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870831 — vehicle speed control

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.

Remedy: INSTALL A CLAMP AROUND THE LOCK TAB OF CRUISE CONTROL.

Campaign 87V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870831 — latches/locks/linkages

TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.

Remedy: REPLACE EXISTING DOOR STRIKER NUTS.

Campaign 87V127000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880119 — EA (closed 19880630)

HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP

I 19880119 — PE (closed 19880331)

REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON

I 19880411 — PE (closed 19880718)

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE

I 19880718 — EA (closed 19901031)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 19930313 — power train

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V125000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V127000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet C30 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 C30?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet C30 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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