MYRModel Year Report

1988 GMC K2500

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1988 GMC K2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:29.120Z

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 K2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 14 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19863
19870
19881
19893
19902
19914
19921
19932
19947
199510
199614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED ERRATIC OPERATION OF VEHICLE, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON FIRE, DUE TO ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960416

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880119 — PE (closed 19880331)

REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON

I 19880411 — PE (closed 19880718)

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE

R 19880614 — exterior lighting

REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

Remedy: INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.

Campaign 88V081000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880718 — EA (closed 19901031)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 19930313 — power train

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 GMC K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V081000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 GMC K2500 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 K2500?

The most-reported component is electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 GMC K2500 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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