NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 GMC Safari Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 GMC Safari right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 GMC Safari.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 GMC Safari.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 GMC Safari in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA92-022: SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE
Closed November 19, 1993
- Engineering Analysis EA90-023: POWER STEERING FAILURE
Closed April 30, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE90-039: SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
Closed June 29, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE90-028: POWER STEERING FAILURE
Closed April 16, 1990
- Engineering Analysis EA88-039: REAR A/C UNIT
Closed October 31, 1989
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-106: REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE
Closed September 19, 1989
Other GMC Safari model years
Check your 1988 GMC Safari VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your GMC Safari at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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