1988 GMC K15 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1988 GMC K15 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

6Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your K15?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 GMC K15 recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Recall 93V119Aug 2, 1993341,364 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 89V107Jul 6, 1989179 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Recall 87V125Aug 10, 19878,893 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 87V126Aug 10, 19872,750 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 87V127Aug 10, 19871,521 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber

Recall 87V128Aug 10, 1987312 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 GMC K15 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Power Train1

What owners report

1996-08-22, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM AREA OF REAR BUMPER, PULLED OVER, FIRE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD WAS CAUSED BY BUILT UP PRESSURE THAT FORCED TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF FILLER TUBE, SPRAYED ONTO ENGINE, PLASTIC COATING/HOSES, ETC. MELTED ONTO GROUND.*AK
1995-05-12, Steering
STEERING WHEEL BOLTS THAT SCREWS IN THE WHEEL ARE LOOSE. TT

1988 GMC K15 questions

Does the 1988 GMC K15 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1988 GMC K15: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Equipment:Other:Labels; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 GMC K15?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 GMC K15 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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