1988 GMC V SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 GMC V SERIES
The 1988 GMC V SERIES has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (6 complaints), Seats (6 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 GMC V SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC V SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 GMC V SERIES
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC V SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearshock Absorber | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
NO BAFFLES IN THE FUEL TANK. CANNOT FILL TANK WITH SPECIFIED 31 PLUS GALLONS. DIFFICULT TO PUT 27 GALLONS IN.
REAR WINDOW WOULD PERIODICALLY CEASE GOING UP OR DOWN AND WOULD BLOW THE FUSE. CONTACT POINT HAD BROKEN OFF AND WAS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
VEHICLE HAS A "X" SHAPE TEAR INSTEEL FLOOR PAN UNDER BOTH DRIVER SEAT REAR MOUNTS. FLOOR FLEXED ON BUMPSAND WELDS WERE STARTING TO LOOSEN.
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. AN AFTERMARKET CAMBER KIT WAS INSTALLED.
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Safety Rating for the 1988 GMC V SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 GMC V SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 GMC V SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 GMC V SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC V SERIES
- 1984 GMC V SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 GMC V SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1988 GMC V SERIES (current)
- 1992 GMC V SERIES — 2 complaints
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