MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet Tahoe

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1988 Chevrolet Tahoe
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:04:29.184Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tahoe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 466 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 658 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 173 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 104 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2020 2021: 447 complaints 2022: 185 complaints 2023: 213 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 23 complaints 2026
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004466
2005293
2006114
20071176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011446
2012178
2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017173
2018103
2019104
202055
2021447
2022185
2023213
202465
202546
202623

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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020613

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.