MYRModel Year Report

1988 GMC Pick UP

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1988 GMC Pick UP
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:35.053Z

Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 4 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996

1988: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19853
19863
19874
19884
19894
19903
19916
19925
199311
199416
199518
199611

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

4 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing seal and torque converter.

Visibility

2 of 4 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Electrical system

2 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 60 MPH vehicle smoked, and two seconds later caught on fire. No injuries reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-05

The spark plug electro broke inside of the engine while vehicle traveling. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-12

Vehicle speed control

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 GMC Pick UP have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.