1988 GMC C Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 deaths
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light
Death caused in april 11, 1988 due to ABS failure--investigated by nhtsa and since that time, file remains. we were told that we can periodically retreive all data relating to other GMC truck accidents involved with failed steering, brakes etc. The case will remain open as GMC IS responsible for…
Death caused in april 11, 1988 due to ABS failure--investigated by nhtsa and since that time, file remains. we were told that we can periodically retreive all data relating to other GMC truck accidents involved with failed steering, brakes etc. The case will remain open as GMC IS responsible for lynne kerrigan georges death and according to our knowledge and records, this IS a case of total negligance on the part of GMC and their affiliates. we need to review all the data since that day of every complaint, accident, death, injury, etc. As this case will not be closed by any time frame or statute of limitation, due to the blantent neglect by GMC. we have over the years, not been able to come to terms with the cover-up by the GMC folks who were questioned by nhtsa and the strategic moves that were made by them during a time when our family was in deep shock and grief. to this day, our grief IS no less and we still want to pursue information and answers
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake light switch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Lower ball joint failure
Summary:eight consumers and one fleet manager report premature lowerball joint wear.allegedly two accidents have resulted.subjectvehicles are equipped with maintenance free ball joints.===
- Brake lamp switch
Summary:truck service bulletin outlined procedures for adjustment ofstop lamp switch.other manufacturers have taken more formal action tocorrect misadjusted/failed brake lamp switches.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244945The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzus policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be installed. It is not our policy to update control modules, under warranty or after warranty, based solely on the availability of a newer calibration file. Below are our guidelines for reprogramming control modules.
- 616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine IS installed.
- 609709Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement.
- 52558Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner).
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