MYRModel Year Report

1988 GMC C Series

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1988 GMC C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:30.075Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19881
19891
19901
19923
19931
19951
19964
19982
19990
20004
20012
20022
20051
20072
20085
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, air.

CRASH DEATH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050517

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890412 — PE (closed 19890705)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

I 19890621 — PE (closed 19891016)

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

I 19910830 — EA (closed 19920529)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 GMC C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 GMC C Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 GMC C Series?

The most-reported component is service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 GMC C Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.