MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet K25

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1988 Chevrolet K25
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:19.320Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

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: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996
1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996
1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996

1988: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19887
19895
19902
19911
19922
19934
199412
199512
19966

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

The seat belt does not restrain . Please describe incident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-22

Exterior lighting

2 of 7 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights and brake lights.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear brake lamp/signal doesn't illuminate due to plate melting. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06

Tires

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

Power train

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Parking brake

1 of 7 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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 K25 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet K25 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 K25?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet K25 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.