How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet B6p042 have?

The 1988 Chevrolet B6p042 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Chevrolet B6p042 has an open recall?

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1988 Chevrolet B6p042 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Chevrolet B6p042 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 23,061 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 89V071000 1989-05-08 21,558 affected

Defect

A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD.

Remedy

INSTALL LIMITER CUSHIONS ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS OR REPLACE TANK, IF NECESSARY.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 88V137000 1988-08-16 1,503 affected

Defect

MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REROUTE AIR LINE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; REPLACE HARNESS IF HEAT DETERIORATION HAS OCCURED.

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88042 Opened 1988-09-16 · closed 1989-07-28

FUEL TANK LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA90019 Opened 1990-03-29 · closed 1991-02-22

PARK BRAKE DRUM LOOSE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE88056 Opened 1988-05-26 · closed 1988-09-16

FUEL TANK LEAK

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Chevrolet B6p042 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.