What is the fuel economy of a 1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD. 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 K15 Pickup 4WD?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Steering, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

GMC · 1988

1988 GMC K15 Pickup 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	14	15	14	635
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	15	592
4.3L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	11	13	12	741
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	12	16	14	635
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	16	13	684
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	14	13	684
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	11	16	13	684
6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	15	20	17	599
6.2L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Diesel	16	17	16	636

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

6 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 87V128000

INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.

Campaign 87V127000

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

Campaign 87V126000

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

Campaign 89V107000

TIRE SIZE DATA ON CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.

Campaign 93V119000

SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

2 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.

Steering 1 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.