The service and repair manual for the 1987 Cadillac DeVille — the 4.1L V8 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Cadillac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.1L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · d'Elegance Coupe 2-Door · Touring Coupe 2-Door · Touring Sedan 4-Door · d'Elegance Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 52 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 DeVille manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,188
- Accessories & Equipment 300
- General Information 1,549
- Body & Frame 123
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
- Brakes 153
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 127
- Electrical 183
- Suspension 85
- Engine Mechanical 172
- Transmission 179
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Electric Pump-to-Bracket Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 DeVille
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 87V093000Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 52 complaints and Cadillac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 DeVille. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 DeVille manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 DeVille?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 4.1L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, d'Elegance Coupe 2-Door, Touring Coupe 2-Door, Touring Sedan 4-Door, d'Elegance Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Cadillac published for this year.
What 1987 DeVille problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 DeVille, covering service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Cadillac dealers.
Does it include 1987 DeVille 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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