The service and repair manual for the 1986 Chevrolet C70 — 6.0L V8 and 7.0L V8 and 8.2L V8 and 10.4L V8 and 10.4L V8 and 8.2L V8 and 14.0L I6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.0L V8 — OHV 7.0L V8 8.2L V8 — turbocharged 10.4L V8 — turbocharged 10.4L V8 8.2L V8 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged 5.7L V8 |
| Trims | C7D064 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · C7D044 Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · C7D042 Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 C70
- Steering — hydraulic power assist system · 86V170000The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface.
- Parking Brake — indicator light · 86V015000The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 C70. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 C70 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 C70?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 6.0L V8 and 7.0L V8 and 8.2L V8 and 10.4L V8 and 10.4L V8 and 8.2L V8 and 14.0L I6 and 5.7L V8 across the C7D064 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, C7D044 Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, C7D042 Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1986 C70 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 C70, covering steering, parking brake. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 1986 C70 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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