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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 661509A | 04/01/1997 | 66-15-09 | 52558 | Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 568204 | 08/01/1995 | 45807 | Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine oil pump failed, resulting in a blown engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 07/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Door latch broke when handle pulled. *dsh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/12/1988 | 2 | ||
| Warning lights blink constantly. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Rear axle seal leaking onto brake shoes prior to recall. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced left front/right front cv boot. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/27/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brake system designed too small for vehicle, requiring excessive force to stop vehicle. *dh | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes booster system insufficient for vehicle, resulting in brake failure when vehicle loaded. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Brake rotors failed prior to recall (93v-119), causing loud noise/vehicle to veer sharply. *skd | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced left front steering knuckle. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced left front outer tie rod. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Sealed ball joints corroded/failed, cam/caster alignment kit installed. *tw | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 01/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Ball joint separated, resulting in an accident, also premature wear of tires (other vehicle on 479201). *ak | |||
| 01/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Lower ball joints worn. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 10/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Upper ball joints worn. *sd | |||