1988 Chevrolet C15Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1988 Chevrolet C15, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 1997. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Chevrolet C15 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Chevrolet C15 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other C15 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C15 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Chevrolet C15, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ONNo recall
What C15 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL HELD AT A STOP SIGN, PEDAL STARTED TO FADE, RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER TO NO AVAIL. TT
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
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