1988 GMC Sierra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 GMC Sierra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 GMC Sierra. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving consumer heard a noise, . after pulling over and exiting the vehicle it was discovered that tire tread separated.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While traveling on highway and without prior warning front tire tread separated from vehicle. uniroyal larado all season. *Ak consumer states while pulling a 24 foot trailer, without prior warning front uniroual laredo tire 37000 miles on, size LT 245/75r16c, dot#an11dau143, tread separated from vehicle. *yd
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
This IS the second time that the acc.elerator bracket broke at the power steering pump/i also had a chevrolet astro van that used this same bracket and it broke on me at the same exact spot. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
While driving transmission cooling unit and lines malfuctioned, causing a leak in the transmission, which sprayed transmission fluid onto the exhaust manifold, causing a fire. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak
- Suspension
Alignment kit and adjustments were not installed on vehicle at time of purchase.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes are applied they become hard, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer has inspected the brakes, they cannot be repaired. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- W-car hinge pin failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10005412Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck.
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