Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 29, 1996
REAR TURN SIGNAL/STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 506785
1988 Chevrolet C Series(light)
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Jul 29, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet C Series(light), most frequently naming the suspension, brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 4 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| Aug 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| Oct 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| May 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| Jul 1996 | 1 | 12 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Suspension321.4%
- Brakes321.4%
- Powertrain (other)214.3%
- Engine214.3%
- Exterior lighting17.1%
- Steering17.1%
- Interior & seats17.1%
- Transmission17.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996
BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGNED TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE, REQUIRING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STOP VEHICLE. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 504911
- Incident
- May 27, 1996
Filed May 13, 1996
WARNING LIGHTS BLINK CONSTANTLY. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 504600
- Incident
- Aug 12, 1988
Brakes
Filed Feb 21, 1996
BRAKES BOOSTER SYSTEM INSUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE WHEN VEHICLE LOADED. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 501810
- Incident
- Dec 1, 1994
Interior & seats
Filed Dec 11, 1995
DOOR LATCH BROKE WHEN HANDLE PULLED. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 490493
- Incident
- Jul 14, 1995
Suspension
Filed Oct 27, 1995
UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 487354
- Incident
- Oct 27, 1995
Transmission
Filed Aug 28, 1995
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY (90C-035). *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 483411
- Incident
- Jul 10, 1995
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 20, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-119), CAUSING LOUD NOISE/VEHICLE TO VEER SHARPLY. *SKD
- NHTSA ID
- 481746
- Incident
- Nov 22, 1994
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
661509A
STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW
568204
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER(REPLACE WIPER ARM AND BLADE). *SD
376602A
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
568201
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.