Does the 1988 GMC K25 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, 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 K25 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 K25?

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

1988 GMC K25 recalls

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

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

For the 1988 GMC K25. 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 K25 recalls, newest first

August 2, 1993NHTSA 93V119000341,364 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Summary: Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Consequence: Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1987NHTSA 87V128000312 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Shock absorber

Summary: Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.
Consequence: Shock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes.
Remedy: Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.

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

No owner complaints about the 1988 GMC K25 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1988 GMC K25 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, 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 K25 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 K25?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.