1988 GMC K35 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1988 GMC K35. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1988 GMC K35
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Linkages (vehicle speed control)
Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Remedy: Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to FMVSS 206.
Remedy: Replace existing door striker nuts.
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Shock absorber (suspension)
Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.
Remedy: Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1988 GMC K35. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare GMC K35 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC K35 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 GMC K35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC K35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC K35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC K35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC K35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 GMC K35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 GMC K35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 GMC K35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 GMC K35 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 GMC K35 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 GMC K35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC K35 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1988 GMC K35
How do I know if my 1988 GMC K35 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1988 GMC K35; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V125000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.