1988 Chevrolet C15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Suspension (1), Lights (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/27/1997 · Brakes
DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH AND ALMOST HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR. BRAKES ARE STILL INOPERATIVE. TOOK TO A DEALER AND HE SAID THAT'S THE NATURE OF THE BRAKES FOR THAT YEAR. *AK
02/06/1996 · Brakes
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL HELD AT A STOP SIGN, PEDAL STARTED TO FADE, RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER TO NO AVAIL. TT
12/13/1995 · Suspension
THE UPPER BALL JOINT FELL OFF WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING . TT
12/01/1995 · Brakes
WET AND ICY ROAD WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE TRUCK SLIDS HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT
04/11/1995 · Lights
TAIL LIGHT NEED TO BE REDESIGNED BECAUSE SHORT OUT MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT
03/28/1995 · Seat belts
THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK UP TRYING TO RETRACT BACK. TT
03/21/1995 · Steering
VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL NUT HAS BEEN TIGHTENED 3 TIMES. TT
01/06/1995 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
HEATING CORE RUPTURED AND SENT BOILING COOLANT INTO CAB. TT