1988 GMC K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1988 GMC K1500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your K1500?

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

1988 GMC K1500 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 GMC K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1

What owners report

1995-08-07, Suspension
VEHICLES HAS HAD BALL JOINT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING HAS COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING.HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY CAR UNDRIVABLE. TT

1988 GMC K1500 questions

Does the 1988 GMC K1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 GMC K1500: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 GMC K1500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 GMC K1500 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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