MYRModel Year Report

1988 GMC Vandura G2500

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1988 GMC Vandura G2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:49.017Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995

1988: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19871
19882
19893
19902
19925
199316
19944
19958

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 1988 GMC Vandura G2500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then caught fire and exploded. The vehicle was destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-03

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIREINJURY
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A fire started in the engine compartment on the passenger's side. *ak.et.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-04

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 Vandura G2500 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 GMC Vandura G2500 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 Vandura G2500?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 GMC Vandura G2500 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.