MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet S10 Pickup

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1988 Chevrolet S10 Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:08.297Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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

1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996

1988: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19862
19871
19883
19890
19900
19916
19921
19933
19943
19957
19965

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

I am a detective with the council bluffs Iowa police department. There was a fatal incident that occurred in which the adult male victim had the engine running and in park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-11

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

DEATH

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

DEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 1988 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine in operation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-07

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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Chevrolet S10 Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 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 S10 Pickup?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 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.