1988 Chevrolet K25

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1988 Chevrolet K25
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:00:54.926Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K25 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: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 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.

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RESTRAIN . PLEASE DESCRIBE INCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950222

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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 K25 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).

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 tires, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet K25 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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