Gmc K1500 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 GMC K1500.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| GMC |
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Are there recalls for the 1988 GMC K1500?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 1988 GMC K1500, additional information is below.
Recall 89727 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recall 22127 [USA]: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 020864016 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt
Fuel system integrity investigation # EA92041
There is no summary currently available
Poor brake performance investigation # EA88035
Summary: complaints allege poor braking performance including excessive stopping distance, inability to lock front wheels, or pedal goes to floor. This is the first year of a new design for these models. Possible insuficient power assist on some vehicles. All trucks are equipped with rear anti-lock brakes.
Poor braking performance investigation # PE88044
Summary: complaints allege poor braking performance. This is the first year of a new design for these models. Possible insuficient power assis on some models. All trucks are equipped with rear anti-lock brakes
Rear brk lights stay on investigation # PE88019
Summary of information from manufacturer:"on some 1988 c/k model trucksthe brake lights have been found to stay on after the brake pedal has beenreleased.In a majority of cases, the stoplamp switch being misadjustedhas been the cause."other possibilities include (a) binding at the eyelet of the brake booster rod and its attachment pin and (b) pedal mountingbushings not being properly lubricated.Gm believes that "if the vehicleis either accelerating or traveling at a constant speed, and the stop lampsremain on, a following driver would likely follow at a greater distancebecause of uncertainty of the actions of the vehicle in front of him."gmconcludes that this is true because there are no reported accidents whereit is alleged the brake lights stayed on.To the contrary, brake lightswhich are always on appear are indistinguishable from normal tailightoperation and therefore fail to signal braking/deceleration which is theonly function of the brake lights.Apparent infant mortality supports theposition that no defect trend is developing.Although the alleged defectmay occur at any given time (it does however appear to occur at any giventime early in the life of the vehicle), once the brake lights are stuck inthe on position, the lights remain on until the battery goes dead or thecondition is otherwise detected and corrected.The alleged defect affectsonly the early production 1988 model vehicles and gm has issued a servicebulletin advising service personnel of the possibility of the allegeddefect and how to remedy the problem. #======
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 19950725 |
Vehicles has had ball joint failure while driving has complete loss of steering.Had to be towed away car undrivable. Tt