Chevrolet C Series(light) 1988

Model C Series(light) made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding structure and visibility.

Model 1988

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
661509A04/01/199766-15-0952558Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw08/14/1997
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
56820408/01/199545807Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd04/25/1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/05/19951
 Engine oil pump failed, resulting in a blown engine. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/31/19951
 Engine losing oil pressure due to cracked engine block. *skd
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
1
 Rear turn signal/stop light assembly fails intermittently. *dh
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
07/14/19954
 Door latch broke when handle pulled. *dsh
OTHER
08/12/19882
 Warning lights blink constantly. *dsh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/10/19950
 Transmission would not shift into any forward gear prior to service recall, recall repairs refused due to vehicle being out of warranty (90c-035). *ak
08/02/19941
 Overheated transmission fluid overflowed onto breather vent of trans and spilled onto cross member exhaust pipe, causing fire prior to recall (93v-016). *skd
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11/22/19942
 Rear axle seal leaking onto brake shoes prior to recall.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
01/14/19941
 Replaced left front/right front cv boot.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05/27/19967
 Brake system designed too small for vehicle, requiring excessive force to stop vehicle. *dh
12/01/19941
 Brakes booster system insufficient for vehicle, resulting in brake failure when vehicle loaded. *dh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
11/22/19942
 Brake rotors failed prior to recall (93v-119), causing loud noise/vehicle to veer sharply. *skd
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
01/14/19941
 Replaced left front steering knuckle.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01/14/19941
 Replaced left front outer tie rod.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/19/19949
 Sealed ball joints corroded/failed, cam/caster alignment kit installed. *tw
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
01/14/19941
 Ball joint separated, resulting in an accident, also premature wear of tires (other vehicle on 479201). *ak
01/25/19941
 Ball joints separated due to being very dry, causing left/front a frame to drop down onto the road. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
10/27/19957
 Lower ball joints worn. *sd
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
10/27/19957
 Upper ball joints worn. *sd