The service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum — 1.5L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 6 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 | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | CL Plus Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CL Sedan 4-Door · Express Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 12 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Spectrum manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- General Information 1,523
- Accessories & Equipment 38
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 90
- Brakes 32
- Maintenance 37
- Drivelines & Axles 10
- Steering 56
- Electrical 118
- Suspension 38
- Engine Mechanical 160
- Transmission 81
- Engine Performance 339
- Spectrum 22
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Spectrum
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 88V046000This condition can allow water/oil mixture to build upin the hose from the oil separator t.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 88V036000This condition could allow fuel to leak from the fueltank and ultimately result in a fire.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Spectrum. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Spectrum manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Spectrum?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the CL Plus Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, CL Sedan 4-Door, Express Hatchback 2-Door, Turbo Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1987 Spectrum problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Spectrum, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Spectrum 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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