1988 GMC C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 GMC C1500, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs brake lights stay on after brake pedal is depressed & released. Also, seats have no head rest. Can cause a whiplash effect if vehicle is hit from behind. Been to dealer for brakes, but will not install headrest.”
NHTSA complaint #849097, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 GMC C1500
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 GMC C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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