Gmc C25 1988
Model C25 made in 1988 by Gmc got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1988
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/19/18 | 19/25/21 | Regular | $ 834 | 12 | 870203 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/19 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 12 | 870111 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 12 | 870126 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 18/29/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 12 | 870105 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/16/15 | 16/21/18 | Regular | $ 1000 | 12 | 870105 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/20/16 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 12 | 870105 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 14/20/16 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 12 | 870121 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/19/16 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 12 | 870105 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 14/16/15 | 15/21/17 | Regular | $ 1000 | 12 | 870105 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/19/15 | 15/24/18 | Regular | $ 1000 | 12 | 870203 |
( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | D | $ 678 | 12 | 870105 |
( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | D | $ 678 | 12 | 870208 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
87V127000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1521 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | 571 | 206 | |||||
Defect Summary | Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace existing door striker nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
87V136000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 63196 | 11/16/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/01/1987 | 09/03/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the hose makes contact with the wheel or tire it willeventually wear the hose to a point of rupture, resulting in a loss of thefront brakes. loss of front brakes would increase the stopping distance whenminimum time is required and could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brake/hosevehicle description: trucks | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
87V126000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 2750 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering/tie rod nuts.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
87V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 8893 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
PE88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 03/31/1988 | REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
07/24/2009 | 156901 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 1988 gmc pickup c25. the contact stated while taking the vehicle in to be traded for another vehicle, the brakes locked up. the dealer stated the brake calibers were the reason for the failure, but since the vehicle was being traded in, the contact did not find out the reason for the failure. the vehicle is not currently being driven. the failure mileage and current mileages were 156,901.rl |