1988–2000 GMC K2500

5.7L V8•4WD•gas•L05

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,642 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,528/yr · 130¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

516 jobs across 18 categories

body (34)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (74)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (2)

hvac (22)

ignition (13)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (41)

transmission (44)

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Vehicle Specs

Engine5.7L V8

Drivetrain4WD

Fuelgas

Engine CodeL05

Common Torque Specs

Wheel Lug Nuts

190 N·m / 140 lb·ft

Flywheel Bolts

95 N·m / 70 lb·ft

Oil Drain Plug

25 N·m / 18 lb·ft

Transfer Case Drain Plug

25 N·m / 18 lb·ft

Spark Plugs — Cast Iron Head

20 N·m / 15 lb·ft

DTC Codes

P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open

P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance

P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low

P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High

P0005Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open

Maintenance

100K Service

4.2 hr

30K Service

3 hr

60K Service

4.2 hr

90K Service

4.2 hr

AC System Diagnosis

1.2 hr

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Repair Procedures — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

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body · 34

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 74

emissions · 1

Oxygen Sensor Replacement$3 — unlock

engine · 61

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 2

hvac · 22

ignition · 13

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 41

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

Units

135 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (36)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (14)

Fluid Capacities — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

DTC Codes — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

1766 DTC codes across 4 categories

Body (155)

Chassis (96)

Network (265)

Powertrain (1250)

Battery Specs — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

BCI Group 78

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

700 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

75 Ah

Amp Hours

125 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalSide Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 7.06" × 7.69"

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Fitment notes: Side post terminals standard on GM trucks; battery located in engine compartment

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Control Modules — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

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Maintenance Schedule — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1988-2000

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 GMT400 platform pickup truck, no rear wiper. Same as K1500 fitment

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1988–2000 GMC K2500

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

11mpg

Highway

15mpg

Combined

13mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

Seating

3seats

EPA class

Standard Pickup Trucks

Wiper blades

GMT400 platform pickup truck, no rear wiper. Same as K1500 fitment

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1988–2000 GMC K2500 5.7L V8 and can vary by trim.

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