1988 GMC GMC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 GMC GMC
The 1988 GMC GMC has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 GMC GMC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC GMC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 GMC GMC
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC GMC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT AND NOT POWER BRAKES. THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS HAVE POOR CONNECTION, AND QUIT WORKING
BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT AND NOT POWER BRAKES. THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS HAVE POOR CONNECTION, AND QUIT WORKING
I BOUGHT AN AC/DELCO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP P/N EP386 AT A CHAIN AUTO PARTS STORE, FOR MY 1988 S-10. THIS IS AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. IT CAME WITH AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH PIGTAIL LEADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE TWO BUTT SPLICE CONNECTORS ALSO SUPPLIED TO CUT THE WIRE AND SPLICE IN THE NEW CONNECTOR. THIS IS APPARENTLY IN CASE THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP HAS A DIFFERENT CONNECTOR. THESE TWO SPLICES WILL THEN RESIDE INSIDE THE TANK AMONGST THE GAS FUMES. I WOULD LIKE TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH IMPROPERLY-CRIMPED BUTT SPLICE CONNECTORS WILL ALLOW A SPARK TO BE GENERATED. THE OTHER THING IS THAT THE BUTT SPLICE CONNECTORS APPEAR TO BE RUN-OF-THE-MILL, WITH PLASTIC INSULATION THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE GASOLINE PROOF. AS AN ENGINEER, I TEND TO WONDER WHETHER THIS HAS BEEN TESTED FOR. IF NOT, THE METAL OF THE BUTT-SPLICE CONNECTOR WOULD EVENTUALLY BE EXPOSED, AND THE TWO CONNECTORS COULD TOUCH EACH OTHER, LEADING TO A SPARK. *AK
PAINT FAIDED AND CHIPPING OFF THE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATED, CAUSING FIRE.
Safety Rating for the 1988 GMC GMC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 GMC GMC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 GMC GMC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 GMC GMC
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 GMC GMC.
Other Model Years of the GMC GMC
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- 1985 GMC GMC — 1 complaint
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- 1992 GMC GMC — 4 complaints
- 1993 GMC GMC — 10 complaints
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