How many recalls does the 1988 GMC Brigadier have?

The 1988 GMC Brigadier has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 GMC Brigadier has an open recall?

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1988 GMC Brigadier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 GMC Brigadier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 89V121000 1989-07-24 7 affected

Defect

THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES (ONE PER AXLE) MAY NOT MEET BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.

Consequence

THE REAR AXLE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE IN THE TIMESSPECIFIED BY FMVSS 121.

Remedy

REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING RELAY VALVES.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90012 Opened 1989-10-24 · closed 1990-03-14

STEERING LOSS

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 GMC Brigadier as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.