The service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice — 5.0L V8 and 4.3L V6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 7 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Coupe 2-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 20 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Caprice manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,407
- Accessories & Equipment 289
- General Information 1,527
- Body & Frame 97
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 51
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 129
- Electrical 144
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 328
- Transmission 403
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Caprice
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 87V168000The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver.
Owners have filed 20 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Caprice. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Caprice manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Caprice?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 4.3L V6 and 5.7L V8 across the Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door, Classic Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door, Classic Coupe 2-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Classic Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1987 Caprice problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Caprice, covering power train. 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 1987 Caprice 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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