1988 GMC Pick Up Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 GMC Pick Up. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving 60 mph vehicle smoked, and two seconds later caught on fire. No injuries reported.*ak”
“Ball joints replaced 3 times.”
“Torque converter failed.”
“Seat replaced.”
“Antilock brakes lock up.”
“Speedometer failed.”
“Cruise control inoperative.”
“Tail light replaced.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 GMC Pick Up as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.