1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (7), Engine (5), Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Seat belts (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/29/1999 · Seat belts
1500 BOTH ANCHORS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE BROKEN. THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE SEAT BELTS IN PLACE.
03/10/1999 · Seat belts
1500 - THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT WORK.
09/21/1998 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, FOUND FLUID ON THE LEFT WHEEL, AND BRAKE PEDAL HAD ROTTED OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND REFERRED TO MANUFACTURER, NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND WAS NO LONGER COVERED. *AK
02/11/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION JUMPS INTO LOW GEAR ON OCCASIONS.
02/11/1998 · Electrical system
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP, SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON
07/08/1997 · Engine
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
07/08/1997 · Engine
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED.
04/04/1997 · Seat belts
SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY.