The service and repair manual for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette — the 5.7L V8 engine, 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | 35th Anniversary Edition Hatchback 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 26 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Corvette manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 947
- Accessories & Equipment 345
- General Information 1,538
- Body & Frame 141
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 155
- Brakes 177
- Maintenance 62
- Drivelines & Axles 50
- Steering 96
- Electrical 157
- Suspension 88
- Engine Mechanical 177
- Transmission 388
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Corvette
- Wheels — hubcap/cover · 88V017000This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure.
Owners have filed 26 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Corvette. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Corvette manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Corvette?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 across the 35th Anniversary Edition Hatchback 2-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1988 Corvette problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Corvette, covering wheels. 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 1988 Corvette wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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