1988 GMC G Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 GMC G Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The tank straps on the consumer's 1987 and 1988 GMC 1 ton were rotted off. the only thing holding up the gas tank was it's plastic cover. Ref. Odi no.10115320 for the 1988. *Nm *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.===
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.
- 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).
- 39074Rear and side cargo door latch rattles.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
Every GMC G Series model year
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