1988 Chevrolet C15: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 37.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 958237 · 1995-01-04 (January 4, 1995)
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958237 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958389 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
HEATING CORE RUPTURED AND SENT BOILING COOLANT INTO CAB. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958389 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962306 · 1995-03-21 (March 21, 1995)
VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL NUT HAS BEEN TIGHTENED 3 TIMES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962792 · 1995-03-28 (March 28, 1995)
THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK UP TRYING TO RETRACT BACK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963595 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
TAIL LIGHT NEED TO BE REDESIGNED BECAUSE SHORT OUT MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975884 · 1995-12-01 (December 1, 1995)
WET AND ICY ROAD WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE TRUCK SLIDS HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976523 · 1995-12-13 (December 13, 1995)
THE UPPER BALL JOINT FELL OFF WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978761 · 1996-02-06 (February 6, 1996)
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL HELD AT A STOP SIGN, PEDAL STARTED TO FADE, RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER TO NO AVAIL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978761 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.