1988 Chevrolet C Series(light)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Chevrolet C Series(light). To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Rear turn signal/stop light assembly fails intermittently. *Dh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake system designed too small for vehicle, requiring excessive force to stop vehicle. *Dh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes booster system insufficient for vehicle, resulting in brake failure when vehicle loaded. *Dh
- Unknown or other
Warning lights blink constantly. *Dsh
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Upper ball joints worn. *Sd
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door latch broke when handle pulled. *Dsh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Rear axle seal leaking onto brake shoes prior to recall.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine losing oil pressure due to cracked engine block. *skd
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension › Front › Control arm
Replaced left front steering knuckle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine oil pump failed, resulting in a blown engine. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Ball joints separated due to being very dry, causing left/front "a" frame to drop down onto the road. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 52558Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner).
- 45807Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade).
- 39078Wiper blade chatter.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
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