What is the fuel economy of a 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

GMC · 1988

1988 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	21	17	523
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	13	16	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	19	15	592
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	19	15	592
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	15	592
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	13	15	14	635
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	12	18	14	635
6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	17	23	19	536

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V125000

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.

Campaign 87V127000

TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.

Campaign 87V136000

RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.

Campaign 87V126000

ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.