MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet C35

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1988 Chevrolet C35
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:49.965Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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

1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996
1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996
1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996

1988: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
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19820
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19860
19883
19901
19912
19923
199320
199414
19958
19963

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

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Goodyear, LT24575R16, wrangler a/t, serial #270904GRF72W, tire seperated the tread and then exploded while it was in the spare tire carrier under my 1988 chevy C3500.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-01

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

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Traction control failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-08

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet C35 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet C35 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 C35?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet C35 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.