Does the 1988 GMC C25 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages, steering, vehicle speed control. 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 C25 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 C25?

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

1988 GMC C25 recalls

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

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

For the 1988 GMC C25. 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 C25 recalls, newest first

September 1, 1987NHTSA 87V13600063,196 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1987NHTSA 87V1270001,521 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to FMVSS 206.
Consequence: In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.
Remedy: Replace existing door striker nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1987NHTSA 87V1260002,750 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.
Consequence: Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.
Remedy: Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1987NHTSA 87V1250008,893 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary: Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Consequence: Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 GMC C25 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Hydraulic1
Service brakes1

Other GMC C25 years

Other 1988 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1988 GMC C25 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages, steering, vehicle speed control. 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 C25 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 C25?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.