The service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet R20 — 5.0L V8 and 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 4.3L V6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 9 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 7.4L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 4.8L I6 — OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Scottsdale Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Deluxe Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Silverado Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Silverado Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Custom Deluxe Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Custom Deluxe Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +3 |
| Other 1987 R20 variants | R20 Suburban → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 R20 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,115
- Accessories & Equipment 127
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 25
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 127
- Brakes 122
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 111
- Steering 109
- Electrical 125
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 264
- Transmission 271
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 R20
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 R20. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 R20 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 R20?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 4.3L V6 and 5.7L V8 across the Scottsdale Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Deluxe Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Silverado Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Silverado Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Custom Deluxe Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Custom Deluxe Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Scottsdale Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Silverado Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Scottsdale Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1987 R20 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 R20, covering equipment. 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 1987 R20 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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