1988 GMC Pick Up recalls & complaints

15 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC Pick Up under individual trim or body names rather than "Pick Up", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

15complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (4), Electrical system (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Engine (1), Suspension (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

05/05/2004 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE SMOKED, AND TWO SECONDS LATER CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.*AK

08/27/1996 · Engine
ENGINE REPLACED 3 TIMES.

08/27/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES.

08/27/1996 · Suspension
BALL JOINTS REPLACED 3 TIMES.

08/27/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

08/27/1996 · Seats
SEAT REPLACED.

08/27/1996 · Brakes
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.

08/27/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

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