MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet C35

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1988 Chevrolet C35
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:05:09.460Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C35 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996
1988: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
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, 20031001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

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WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961212

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971008

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880119 — PE (closed 19880331)

REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet C35 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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