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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — |
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