Does the 1988 GMC B6P042 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 GMC B6P042 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 GMC B6P042?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 GMC B6P042 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 GMC B6P042. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 GMC B6P042 recalls, newest first

May 8, 1989NHTSA 89V07100021,558 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: A crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap.
Consequence: This could result in a leak or dripping from the fueltank with potential fire hazzard.
Remedy: Install limiter cushions on the tank support brackets or replace tank, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 16, 1988NHTSA 88V1370001,503 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Melting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe.
Consequence: This could result in partial or total loss of servicebrakes without warning, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Reroute air line harness away from the exhaust system; replace harness if heat deterioration has occured.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 GMC B6P042 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC B6P042 years

Other 1988 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1988 GMC B6P042 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 GMC B6P042 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 GMC B6P042?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.