The service and repair manual for the 1983 Chevrolet Citation — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 5 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 | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | X-11 Coupe 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · X-11 Hatchback 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1983 Citation manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 54
- Engine Performance 1,126
- Accessories & Equipment 217
- General Information 1,522
- Body & Frame 82
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 223
- Brakes 93
- Maintenance 27
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 117
- Electrical 168
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 251
- Transmission 208
- L Engine 15
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Gear-Driven Pump Hold-Down Bolt 20
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1983 Citation
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › differential proportio · 83V105000The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. this would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1983 Citation. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1983 Citation manual
Is this manual specific to the 1983 Citation?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1983 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the X-11 Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, X-11 Hatchback 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1983 Citation problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1983 Citation, covering service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1983 Citation wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1983 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.
RelatedOther Citation years and 1983 Chevrolet models
1986 Citation · 1985 Citation · 1984 Citation · 1982 Citation · all 5 years
1983 Chevrolet B60 · 1983 Chevrolet C10 · 1983 Chevrolet C10 Suburban · 1983 Chevrolet C15 · 1983 Chevrolet C20 · 1983 Chevrolet C20 Suburban · 1983 Chevrolet C30 · 1983 Chevrolet C35 · 1983 Chevrolet C50 · 1983 Chevrolet C60 · 1983 Chevrolet C70 · 1983 Chevrolet Camaro · every 1983 model