How many recalls does the 1988 GMC Vandura G2500 have?

The 1988 GMC Vandura G2500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 GMC Vandura G2500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 GMC Vandura G2500?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1988 GMC Vandura G2500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 GMC Vandura G2500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 1988 gmc vandura g2500. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then caught fire and exploded. The vehicle was destroyed. Nhtsa campaign id # 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline) is related to the failure. The fire department…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2007-07-01

“A fire started in the engine compartment on the passenger's side. *ak.et.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-01-30

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 Vandura G2500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.