Chevrolet R20 Suburban Service & Repair Manual 1987–1988

Service and repair manuals for 2 model years of the Chevrolet R20 Suburban, 1987 to 1988. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 7.4L V8 — OHV · 6.2L V8 — OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV.

01 / Model yearsChoose your R20 Suburban year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
1988 $29.99 7.4L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door · Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door select
1987 $29.99 7.4L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 Custom Deluxe Sport Utility 4-Door · Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door · Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door select

Related Chevrolet models: Chevrolet R20 1987–1988

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 1988 R20 Suburban manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 67
  • Engine Performance 927
  • Accessories & Equipment 115
  • General Information 1,523
  • Body & Frame 28
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
  • Brakes 132
  • Maintenance 52
  • Drivelines & Axles 97
  • Steering 122
  • Electrical 144
  • Suspension 54
  • Engine Mechanical 265
  • Transmission 381
  • Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30

04 / Other yearsOther R20 Suburban years

1988 Chevrolet R20 Suburban · $29.99 select →

Engines: 7.4L V8 — OHV; 6.2L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door · Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 1988 R20 Suburban.

1987 Chevrolet R20 Suburban · $29.99 select →

Engines: 7.4L V8 — OHV; 6.2L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Custom Deluxe Sport Utility 4-Door · Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door · Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 1987 R20 Suburban.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore R20 Suburban manual$29.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the R20 Suburban manual

Which R20 Suburban years does this manual cover?

Every year from 1987 to 1988 — 2 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Chevrolet R20 Suburban manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the R20 Suburban, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include R20 Suburban wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every R20 Suburban manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some R20 Suburban years cost more?

Every R20 Suburban year is $29.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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By year: 1988 · 1987