Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#21 complaints
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
#31 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
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