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1988 GMC P35 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1988 GMC P35 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1988 compare to other P35 years?

P35 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted1 complaints1978: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints
P35 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1988 GMC P35 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

90V029000SeatsFebruary 12, 1990 · 6,098 units

Defect

SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.

Consequence

SEAT PEDESTAL MAY NOT MEET LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

Remedy

REPLACE SEAT PEDESTALS WITH PEDESTALS HAVING PROPER SLOT SIZE.

1988 GMC P35 — common questions

Is the 1988 GMC P35 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1988 GMC P35 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1988 GMC P35. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.