1988 Chevrolet Tahoe
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 246 |
| 1996 | 283 |
| 1997 | 410 |
| 1998 | 263 |
| 1999 | 552 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 512 |
| 2002 | 449 |
| 2003 | 507 |
| 2004 | 467 |
| 2005 | 293 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 1,176 |
| 2008 | 528 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 447 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 233 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 659 |
| 2016 | 256 |
| 2017 | 175 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 460 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
At 45MPH steering wheel will jerk and consumer loses control of vehicle. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1988 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 1988 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet Tahoe 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.