Engineering Analysis · Closed
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
Action number
EA88035
Opened
Jul 18, 1988
Closed
Oct 31, 1990
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
What NHTSA is examining
Summary: complaints allege poor braking performance including excessive stopping distance, inability to lock front wheels, or pedal goes to floor. This is the first year of a new design for these models. Possible insuficient power assist on some vehicles. All trucks are equipped with rear anti-lock brakes.
Vehicles under investigation
1988 Chevrolet C101988 Chevrolet C201988 Chevrolet C301988 GMC K15001988 GMC K25001988 GMC K3500
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.