Does the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

The 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with seat belts:front:webbing.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban?

35 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban?

There are 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.

1988 Chevrolet Suburban Service and Repair Manual

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1988 Chevrolet Suburban service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

Base Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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1988 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #89V01000030/01/1989Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

DRIVERS SEAT AND/OR SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY NOT OPERATE.

Consequence

IN A CRASH, AFFECTED BELTS WOULD NOT LOCK, THEREBYINCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO

Remedy

INSTALL A NEW DRIVERS SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA #93V11900002/08/1993Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. T

Remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVE

TSB #10007838

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

TSB #39070

NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW

20000802Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELTCrash reported4 injured

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, HEARD A THUMP, THUMP NOISE & THEN VEHICLE GAVE A JERK. STOPPED VEHICLE & CHECKED TIRES. NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN & TREAD HAD SEPARATED F

19960726Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSCrash reported

LUG BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF/ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH

20170506Component: TIRES

BRIDGESTONE TIRE RUPTURE: PLY SEPARATION, ON FREEWAY, NO WARNING, AT 35000 MILES WITH LOTS OF TREADLIFE REMAINING. I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS OF DAMAGED TIRE ON REQUEST. ALL PLIES OF

20140401Component: STEERING

IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE P/S GEARBOX WAS SEPARATING FROM ITS MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE FRAME AS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVED. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE U-CHA

Showing the 4 most serious of 35 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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