The service and repair manual for the 1986 Chevrolet S10 — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Tahoe Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Durango Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +3 |
| Other 1986 S10 variants | S10 Blazer → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 32 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 S10 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 704
- Accessories & Equipment 149
- General Information 1,522
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 100
- Brakes 67
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 54
- Steering 137
- Electrical 123
- Suspension 41
- Engine Mechanical 206
- Transmission 324
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 S10
- Equipment — other › labels · 86V140000Tire and wheel information on certification label may be incorrect.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibl.
Owners have filed 32 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1986 S10. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 S10 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 S10?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Tahoe Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Durango Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Durango Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Tahoe Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1986 S10 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 S10, covering equipment, exterior lighting. 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 1986 S10 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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