The service and repair manual for the 1988 Chevrolet P20 — 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.2L V8 — OHV 4.8L I6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Step-Van Delivery Van 2-Door · Base Stripped Chassis |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 P20 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 986
- Accessories & Equipment 64
- General Information 1,522
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 85
- Brakes 116
- Steering 122
- Drivelines & Axles 75
- Suspension 52
- Electrical 119
- Transmission 316
- Engine Mechanical 393
- Operating Voltage 12
- Current Draw (Stall, Cold) 12
- Speed 31
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 P20
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fu.
- Seats · 90V029000Seat pedestal may not meet loading requirements of fmvss 210.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 P20. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 P20 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 P20?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 across the Step-Van Delivery Van 2-Door, Base Stripped Chassis trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1988 P20 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 P20, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline, seats. 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 P20 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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