The service and repair manual for the 1987 Buick Skyhawk — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — OHV 2.0L I4 — SOHC 2.0L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Wagon 4-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 4 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Skyhawk manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 1,255
- Accessories & Equipment 239
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 79
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Brakes 76
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 149
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 252
- Transmission 246
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Skyhawk
- Parking Brake — conventional › mechanical · 86V128000Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 87V184000This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Buick has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Skyhawk. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Skyhawk manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Skyhawk?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Limited Wagon 4-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, T-Type Coupe 2-Door, Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, T-Type Hatchback 2-Door, Sport Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1987 Skyhawk problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Skyhawk, covering parking brake, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1987 Skyhawk wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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