1988 Chevrolet C3500

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1988 Chevrolet C3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:23.249Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints
1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1988: 0 complaints 1988 0 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints 2018

1988: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19880
19897
19905
19913
19928
199315
199418
199547
199626
20180

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet C3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet C3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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