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    Car leasing: 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.

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    Combined
    11.8 to 19.6 L/100 km
    Recalls
    7

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    1988 GMC Pickup in the studio, a representative image
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    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

    1988 GMC Pickup powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7Powertrain 8Powertrain 9Powertrain 10Powertrain 11Powertrain 12Powertrain 13Powertrain 14Powertrain 15Powertrain 16Powertrain 17Powertrain 18Powertrain 19Powertrain 20Powertrain 21Powertrain 22Powertrain 23Powertrain 24Powertrain 25Powertrain 26Powertrain 27Powertrain 28Powertrain 29
    Engine2.5L 4-cylinder2.5L 4-cylinder6.2L 8-cylinder6.2L 8-cylinder2.8L 6-cylinder2.8L 6-cylinder2.8L 6-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder6.2L 8-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder6.2L 8-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder4.3L 6-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder5.7L 8-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder
    DriveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
    Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed automatic5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic5-speed manual3-speed automatic4-speed manual4-speed manual4-speed manual4-speed automatic5-speed manual4-speed automatic3-speed automatic4-speed automatic3-speed automatic5-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed manual3-speed automatic
    FuelRegular gasRegular gasDieselDieselRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasDieselRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasDieselRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
    City13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km14.3 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km16.1 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km16.1 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km17.5 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km18.9 L/100 km21.4 L/100 km20.5 L/100 km21.4 L/100 km
    Highway9.8 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km11.5 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km12.5 L/100 km12.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km12.9 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km12.8 L/100 km12.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.2 L/100 km13.5 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km14.3 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.2 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km
    Combined11.8 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km13.8 L/100 km14.4 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km17.5 L/100 km17.5 L/100 km17.5 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km18.9 L/100 km19.6 L/100 km
    CO₂276 g/km276 g/km333 g/km333 g/km307 g/km307 g/km307 g/km325 g/km325 g/km372 g/km338.3 g/km345 g/km345 g/km346 g/km395 g/km368 g/km368 g/km368 g/km368 g/km394 g/km394 g/km394 g/km394 g/km409.5 g/km409.5 g/km409.5 g/km425 g/km442.5 g/km460 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

    1988 GMC Pickup figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7Powertrain 8Powertrain 9Powertrain 10Powertrain 11Powertrain 12Powertrain 13Powertrain 14Powertrain 15Powertrain 16Powertrain 17Powertrain 18Powertrain 19Powertrain 20Powertrain 21Powertrain 22Powertrain 23Powertrain 24Powertrain 25Powertrain 26Powertrain 27Powertrain 28Powertrain 29
    Displacement2.5 L2.5 L6.2 L6.2 L2.8 L2.8 L2.8 L4.3 L4.3 L6.2 L4.3 L4.3 L4.3 L4.3 L6.2 L4.3 L5.0 L5.0 L5.7 L4.3 L5.0 L5.0 L5.7 L5.0 L5.7 L5.7 L5.7 L5.7 L5.0 L
    Cylinders44886666686666868886888888888
    MPG city (US)1818171815161615151515151515161513131414121312121213111211
    MPG highway (US)2424232122212220212019191818171719191815161618161715161413
    MPG combined (US)2020191918181817171716161616161515151514141414141414131312
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2424232322222220202019191919191818181817171717171717161614
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,350US$3,350US$5,050US$5,050US$3,700US$3,700US$3,700US$3,950US$3,950US$5,650US$4,117US$4,200US$4,200US$4,200US$6,000US$4,450US$4,450US$4,450US$4,450US$4,800US$4,800US$4,800US$4,800US$4,975US$4,975US$4,975US$5,150US$5,375US$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.
    1988 GMC Pickup recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    93V1190001993-08-02service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotorSEVERE 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.
    89V1070001989-07-06equipment:other:labelsTIRE SIZE DATA ON CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.
    87V1360001987-09-01service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE WHEEL OR TIRE IN A FULL TURN.
    87V1250001987-08-10vehicle speed control:linkagesCRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.
    87V1260001987-08-10steering:linkages:tie rod assemblyONE OR BOTH OF OUTER TIE ROD NUTS MAY BE LOOSE AND NOT CRIMPED.
    87V1270001987-08-10latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchTRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.
    87V1280001987-08-10suspension:front:shock absorberINCORRECT 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

    No 1988 GMC Pickup is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page sets out the 1988 GMC Pickup for buyers, in plain words.

    Recalls and complaints

    Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

    What the specs mean

    Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

    The EPA rates it at 11.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 35 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $18.29 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Good uses for the Pickup

    It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

    What the Pickup is like

    It is built for loads that would never fit in a trunk.

    Try before you buy

    Rent the Pickup for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Drive the Pickup on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

    Picking a year and a trim

    Within the 1988 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

    Running costs

    The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.

    Get an offer

    Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.

    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.

    Rent the 1988 GMC PickupRequest a rental

    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.

    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.

    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.