The service and repair manual for the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette — 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 2 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 | 1.8L I4 — 111 cu in, OHV 1.6L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | CS Hatchback 4-Door · CS Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 6 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Chevette manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 60
- Engine Performance 727
- Accessories & Equipment 151
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 51
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 183
- Brakes 60
- Maintenance 51
- Drivelines & Axles 33
- Steering 142
- Electrical 178
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 266
- Transmission 160
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Chevette
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V056000The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V131000The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 88V050000A lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by.
Owners have filed 6 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Chevette. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Chevette manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Chevette?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the CS Hatchback 4-Door, CS Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1986 Chevette problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Chevette, covering exterior lighting, 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 1986 Chevette 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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