1988 GMC C SERIES

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT May 17, 2005
Incident date: Apr 11, 1988
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 LY... Read more
Crash 1 deaths

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 GMC C SERIES

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
WB11-X-001A Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
000601019 Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
000604002 Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
661509A Apr 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC C SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA91038 Opened: Aug 30, 1991 , Closed: May 29, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

GMC C SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC C SERIES across all model years (1967, 2001).

14 Total Recalls
45 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

GMC C SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2008 0 7 View
2007 0 2 View
2005 0 3 View
2002 0 3 View
2001 2 2 View
2000 0 7 View
1998 0 2 View
1996 0 5 View
1995 0 2 View
1993 0 1 View
1992 0 3 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 1 2 View
1988 (current) 0 1
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View

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