Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1988 Chevrolet C10, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Service brakes, air1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.
TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
BRAKE BACKING PLATES
LOOSE REAR BRK BACKING BLT
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation