MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet K15

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1988 Chevrolet K15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:20.942Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

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

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996

1988: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19830
19840
19850
19861
198810
19892
19906
19919
199211
199315
199429
199538
19967

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 10 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing control arm and rear.

Service brakes

3 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission fluid overheats and is forced out of vent tube and caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-18

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Electrical system

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Truck experiences high idling that takes over while driven. Truck stalled repeatedly then fire started on top of engine. Please describe details.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-22

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet K15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet K15 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 K15?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet K15 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.