NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE93-090: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed February 28, 1994
- Engineering Analysis EA92-024: STICKING THROTTLE
Closed January 31, 1994
- Engineering Analysis EA90-041: BRAKE PERFORMANCE
Closed March 30, 1992
- Engineering Analysis EA89-010: BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
Closed May 8, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-035: STOP LAMPS
Closed May 24, 1989
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE88-085: POOR BRAKING
Closed January 17, 1989
Other Chevrolet Cavalier model years
Check your 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Cavalier at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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