U.S. public vehicle records

1988 Gmc C25: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

1 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

156,901 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1988 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	1	100.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011

2011: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10377159 · 2011-01-19 (January 19, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 GMC PICKUP C25. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE CALIBERS WERE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,901. UPDATED 04/29/11

Owner-reported narrative. 156,901 miles reported. Look up ODI 10377159 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

87V125000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Reported: 1987-08-10 (August 10, 1987)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

87V126000 · Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Reported: 1987-08-10 (August 10, 1987)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

87V127000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported: 1987-08-10 (August 10, 1987)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

87V136000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1987-09-01 (September 1, 1987)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

100.0%Usable mileage1 / 1 records

100.0%Valid incident date1 / 1 records

100.0%Valid filing date1 / 1 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates1 / 1 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1986	1988	1989	1990	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 980699 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE TRUCK HAS ABS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK Look up ODI 980699 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 804624 EIGHT OR TEN TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR THE VEHICLE HAD A BRAKE FAILURE. UPON PUTTING THE BRAKES DOWN THEY JUST DON'T WORK AND THE SYSTEM MAKES NOISE AND RELEASES . THIS HAPPENS MORE WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK Look up ODI 804624 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 819244 CAUTION LIGHT; APPLIED PRESSURE TO PEDAL, HIT SMALL BUMP ABS DEACTIVATED, RESULTING IN REAR COLLISION. SECOND INSTANCE APPLIED HEAVY PRESSURE TO DERIVATIVE (PEDAL APPLICATION) LOUD SQUEAL DEVELOPED: FINALE: BRAKE LOCK UP. Look up ODI 819244 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 821136 GOT OUT OF VEHICLE & HEARD A POP FROM DRIVER'S SEAT. REENTERED VEHICLE & NOTICED DRIVER'S SEAT WAS LEANING. SEAT WOULD ROCK BACK WHEN CLUTCH WAS PUSHED. LEFT SIDE OF SEAT IS NOT ANCHORED. DEALER COULD NOT DOT ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER SAID SEAT NOT ANCHORED, IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK Look up ODI 821136 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 811795 RECALL # 97V-037000, VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER ON THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY. *AK Look up ODI 811795 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 804831 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY STOPPING OR NORMAL CONDITIONS ON DRY OR WET PAVEMENT THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK Look up ODI 804831 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Seat Belts:Front	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 812544 RECALL # 95V241000. WHEN OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON MAY 24, 1997, THE SEAT BELT CAME UNDONE. OWNER IS NOT SURE IF DEALER PERFORMED RECALL WORK AS STATED. *AK Look up ODI 812544 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10377159 · 156,901 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 GMC PICKUP C25. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE CALIBERS WERE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,901. UPDATED 04/29/11 Look up ODI 10377159 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 958759 DRIVER SIDE GLASS SHATTERED. NO INDICATION OF CRACKS OR OBJECTS HITTING THE WINDOW. TT Look up ODI 958759 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 889710 WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. WOULD SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON. WOULD NEED TO STOP VEHICLE/ GET OUT/JIGGLE OR HIT MOTOR OR WIPERS TO GET THEM STARTED AGAIN. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*AK Look up ODI 889710 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Too few reports for a range	156,901 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10377159 · 156,901 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 GMC PICKUP C25. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE CALIBERS WERE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,901. UPDATED 04/29/11 Look up ODI 10377159 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

1995: 3 complaints · 1996: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
1995	0	1	3
1996	0	2	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
1995	1	2	0
1996	2	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.