MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:43:28.923Z

Only 15 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 15 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 Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003
1988: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199437
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

7 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE
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TRANSMISSION FIRE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960628

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO LEAK. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960425

OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED THROUGH BREATHER VENT AND SPILLED ONTO CROSS MEMBER EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

SUSPENSION

2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1998 ● 1999 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 Chevrolet Truck?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.