1988 Chevrolet C1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the truck applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, also, the lining on the pads came off while the driver attempted to apply the brakes. *ak”
filed May 18, 1998
“Applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Driver had to pump the brakes to stop the truck. Dealer said that the lining on the pads came off which allowed the pedal to stick. *ak”
filed Oct 24, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other C1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 C1500 | 37 | 16% |
| 1995 C1500 | 38 | 18% |
| 1994 C1500 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 C1500 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 C1500 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 C1500 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 C1500 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 C1500 | 8 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Chevrolet C1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.