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1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 15 | 20 | 17 | 599 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 16 | 17 | 16 | 636 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
6 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.
INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.
TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.
ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.