1988 Gmc Sierra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Gmc Sierra. Part of Generation 1 (GMT400) — 1988–1998.

19871989
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Gmc Sierra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Fires:1
#31 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Gmc Sierra.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
TIRES:TREAD/BELT2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SUSPENSION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES1

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