1988 GMC C SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 GMC C Series, most often about the service brakes, air. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 GMC C Series has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 GMC C Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other C Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Series median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 GMC C Series, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURENo recall
- BRAKE LAMP SWITCHNo recall
- LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURENo recall
What C Series owners report
Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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