Model year guide

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup MPG & running costs

Combined18–23 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,433
EPA size classSmall Pickup Trucks
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,167 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,165
Fuel only$17,165
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup trims & engines on record

Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup vehicles on record

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1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup get?

The 1988 Chevrolet s-10 pickup has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.