Car financing: 1988 GMC Pickup
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 19.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 19.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 1988 GMC Pickup for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1988 GMC Pickup specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 | Powertrain 15 | Powertrain 16 | Powertrain 17 | Powertrain 18 | Powertrain 19 | Powertrain 20 | Powertrain 21 | Powertrain 22 | Powertrain 23 | Powertrain 24 | Powertrain 25 | Powertrain 26 | Powertrain 27 | Powertrain 28 | Powertrain 29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 17.5 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 18.9 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 20.5 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 17.5 L/100 km | 17.5 L/100 km | 17.5 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.9 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 333 g/km | 333 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 372 g/km | 338.3 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 346 g/km | 395 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 409.5 g/km | 409.5 g/km | 409.5 g/km | 425 g/km | 442.5 g/km | 460 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $22.32 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $27.13 | $27.13 | $27.13 | $28.06 | $29.30 | $30.38 |
1988 GMC Pickup: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 | Powertrain 15 | Powertrain 16 | Powertrain 17 | Powertrain 18 | Powertrain 19 | Powertrain 20 | Powertrain 21 | Powertrain 22 | Powertrain 23 | Powertrain 24 | Powertrain 25 | Powertrain 26 | Powertrain 27 | Powertrain 28 | Powertrain 29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,350 | US$5,050 | US$5,050 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$5,650 | US$4,117 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$6,000 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,975 | US$4,975 | US$4,975 | US$5,150 | US$5,375 | US$5,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,464 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,426 | $5,426 | $5,426 | $5,612 | $5,860 | $6,076 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1988 GMC Pickup
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (6), electrical system (2) and visibility (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93V119000 | 1993-08-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | 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. |
| 89V107000 | 1989-07-06 | equipment:other:labels | TIRE SIZE DATA ON CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. |
| 87V136000 | 1987-09-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN. |
| 87V125000 | 1987-08-10 | vehicle speed control:linkages | CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE. |
| 87V126000 | 1987-08-10 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | ONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED. |
| 87V127000 | 1987-08-10 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206. |
| 87V128000 | 1987-08-10 | suspension:front:shock absorber | INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1988 GMC Pickup
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1988 GMC Pickup for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 1988 GMC Pickup for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Pickup
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 35 litres. That works out to about $18.29 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits moving day, renovation runs and anything that needs an open bed. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
As a pickup truck, it has an open bed for things that would never fit in a trunk.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Pickup answers more than any brochure. Rent the Pickup for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Let us know
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1988 GMC Pickup from us first.
Ask us about the 1988 GMC Pickup
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 GMC Pickup for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 GMC Pickup
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 GMC Pickup?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1988 GMC Pickup before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1988 GMC Pickup have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1988 GMC Pickup cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.