CarRecallWatchThe 1988 GMC K3500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).
1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 GMC K3500 recalls
Most common 1988 GMC K3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK & AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELTS. THE SHOULDER STRAP DOES NOT STAY IN SECURE POSITION & DOES NOT WORK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE. WAS TOLD THIS WAS & IS A COMMON PROBLEM & SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN A SAFETY RECALL. & I WANT TO HAVE SAFE WORKING SEAT BELTS WHEN WE DO GET TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK & NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? THEN THE WIPER MODULE PULSE BOARD IS THE OTHER ISSUE. HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS EXCEPT THIS ONE & CAN NOT FIND THE SAME PART THAT WAS ORIG ON THIS TRUCK & ALL OTHERS WE HAVE SEARCHED & BOUGHT DOES NOT FIT. NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE TO REPLACE/MODIFY THE WHOLE BOARD/WIRING ETC. ALSO HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAS & IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF 1988 TH
1988 GMC K3500 questions
Does the 1988 GMC K3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 GMC K3500: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 GMC K3500?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 GMC K3500 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.