There have been 5 technical service bulletins issued for the 1988 GMC K Series.
| Bulletin Date: | Oct. 1, 2000 |
| Component: | Gasoline engine. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4. 3l v6 engine is installed. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1985 Chevrolet C Series,
1986 Chevrolet C Series,
1988 Chevrolet C Series,
1989 Chevrolet C Series,
1990 Chevrolet C Series,
1991 Chevrolet C Series,
1992 Chevrolet C Series,
1993 Chevrolet C Series,
1994 Chevrolet C Series,
1995 Chevrolet C Series,
1985 Chevrolet Caprice,
1986 Chevrolet Caprice,
1987 Chevrolet Caprice,
1988 Chevrolet Caprice,
1985 Chevrolet El Camino,
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| Bulletin Date: | Jan. 1, 2000 |
| Component: | Gasoline engine. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1982 Chevrolet C Series,
1983 Chevrolet C Series,
1984 Chevrolet C Series,
1985 Chevrolet C Series,
1986 Chevrolet C Series,
1987 Chevrolet C Series,
1988 Chevrolet C Series,
1989 Chevrolet C Series,
1990 Chevrolet C Series,
1991 Chevrolet C Series,
1992 Chevrolet C Series,
1993 Chevrolet C Series,
1994 Chevrolet C Series,
1995 Chevrolet C Series,
1996 Chevrolet C Series,
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| Bulletin Date: | Sep. 1, 1998 |
| Component: | Automatic transmission. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Complaints that four wheel drive does not engage after installation of the updated four wheel drive fast actuator. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1988 Chevrolet K Series,
1989 Chevrolet K Series,
1990 Chevrolet K Series,
1991 Chevrolet K Series,
1992 Chevrolet K Series,
1993 Chevrolet K Series,
1995 Chevrolet K Series,
1996 Chevrolet K Series,
1997 Chevrolet K Series,
1998 Chevrolet K Series,
1988 GMC K Series,
1989 GMC K Series,
1990 GMC K Series,
1991 GMC K Series,
1992 GMC K Series,
1993 GMC K Series,
1994 GMC K Series,
1995 GMC K Series,
1996 GMC K Series,
1997 GMC K Series,
1998 GMC K Series.
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| Bulletin Date: | Sep. 1, 1998 |
| Component: | Axle assembly. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Concerns that the colder the outside temperature is, the longer it takes for the front axle to engage when 4 wheel drive is selected, or the front axle does not engage. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1988 Chevrolet K Series,
1989 Chevrolet K Series,
1990 Chevrolet K Series,
1991 Chevrolet K Series,
1992 Chevrolet K Series,
1993 Chevrolet K Series,
1995 Chevrolet K Series,
1996 Chevrolet K Series,
1997 Chevrolet K Series,
1988 GMC K Series,
1989 GMC K Series,
1990 GMC K Series,
1991 GMC K Series,
1992 GMC K Series,
1993 GMC K Series,
1994 GMC K Series,
1995 GMC K Series,
1996 GMC K Series,
1997 GMC K Series.
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| Bulletin Date: | Apr. 1, 1997 |
| Component: | Power train. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Slow or no engagement of front axle when 4 wd is selected (replace front axle actuator). |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1988 Chevrolet K Series,
1989 Chevrolet K Series,
1990 Chevrolet K Series,
1991 Chevrolet K Series,
1992 Chevrolet K Series,
1993 Chevrolet K Series,
1994 Chevrolet K Series,
1995 Chevrolet K Series,
1996 Chevrolet K Series,
1997 Chevrolet K Series,
1988 GMC K Series,
1989 GMC K Series,
1990 GMC K Series,
1991 GMC K Series,
1992 GMC K Series,
1993 GMC K Series,
1994 GMC K Series,
1995 GMC K Series,
1996 GMC K Series,
1997 GMC K Series.
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GMC vehicle common problems.