The service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier — 2.8L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 12 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 | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.0L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Hatchback 2-Door · RS Wagon 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 27 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Cavalier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 1,241
- Accessories & Equipment 246
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 84
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Brakes 76
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 149
- Electrical 169
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 252
- Transmission 247
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Electric Pump-to-Bracket Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Cavalier
- Parking Brake — conventional › mechanical · 86V128000Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 87V011000Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Cavalier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Cavalier manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Cavalier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, RS Hatchback 2-Door, RS Convertible 2-Door, RS Sedan 4-Door, Z24 Hatchback 2-Door, RS Wagon 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Z24 Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, CS Sedan 4-Door, RS Coupe 2-Door, CS Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1987 Cavalier problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Cavalier, covering parking brake, vehicle speed control. 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 Cavalier 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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