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1988 GMC V Series problems

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 1988 GMC V Series with NHTSA between 1998 and 1998. The largest single group is the suspension.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the GMC V Series
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Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

36

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

How 1988 compares with every other GMC V Series

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36 2 1
88 92 98
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1988 GMC V Series

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Suspension 12 33.3%
Seats 6 16.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 6 16.7%
Fuel & Propulsion 6 16.7%
Brakes 6 16.7%

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Shock Absorber 6 25.0%
Drum 6 25.0%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 6 25.0%
Tank Assembly 6 25.0%

NHTSA investigations into the 1988 GMC V Series

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

PE89132 Opened 21 Jun 1989 Closed 16 Oct 1989 SUSPENSION

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NO BAFFLES IN THE FUEL TANK. CANNOT FILL TANK WITH SPECIFIED 31 PLUS GALLONS. DIFFICULT TO PUT 27 GALLONS IN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE HAS A "X" SHAPE TEAR INSTEEL FLOOR PAN UNDER BOTH DRIVER SEAT REAR MOUNTS. FLOOR FLEXED ON BUMPSAND WELDS WERE STARTING TO LOOSEN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. AN AFTERMARKET CAMBER KIT WAS INSTALLED.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET WELD BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

NO BAFFLES IN THE FUEL TANK. CANNOT FILL TANK WITH SPECIFIED 31 PLUS GALLONS. DIFFICULT TO PUT 27 GALLONS IN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

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.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

VEHICLE HAS A "X" SHAPE TEAR INSTEEL FLOOR PAN UNDER BOTH DRIVER SEAT REAR MOUNTS. FLOOR FLEXED ON BUMPSAND WELDS WERE STARTING TO LOOSEN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. AN AFTERMARKET CAMBER KIT WAS INSTALLED.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SEATS

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET WELD BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

NO BAFFLES IN THE FUEL TANK. CANNOT FILL TANK WITH SPECIFIED 31 PLUS GALLONS. DIFFICULT TO PUT 27 GALLONS IN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VEHICLE HAS A "X" SHAPE TEAR INSTEEL FLOOR PAN UNDER BOTH DRIVER SEAT REAR MOUNTS. FLOOR FLEXED ON BUMPSAND WELDS WERE STARTING TO LOOSEN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. AN AFTERMARKET CAMBER KIT WAS INSTALLED.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET WELD BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

NO BAFFLES IN THE FUEL TANK. CANNOT FILL TANK WITH SPECIFIED 31 PLUS GALLONS. DIFFICULT TO PUT 27 GALLONS IN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE HAS A "X" SHAPE TEAR INSTEEL FLOOR PAN UNDER BOTH DRIVER SEAT REAR MOUNTS. FLOOR FLEXED ON BUMPSAND WELDS WERE STARTING TO LOOSEN.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. AN AFTERMARKET CAMBER KIT WAS INSTALLED.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SUSPENSION

LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET WELD BROKE.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Suffi, CT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKING. MOST SEVERE ON SNOW AND ICE. OWNER REPLACED AN INOPERATIVE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

NHTSA complaint #536443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.