The service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet Suburban — the 5.7L V8 engine, 1 trim. 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 | 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 21 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Suburban manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,112
- Accessories & Equipment 127
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 25
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 127
- Brakes 122
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 84
- Steering 109
- Electrical 125
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 267
- Transmission 247
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Suburban
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fu.
Owners have filed 21 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Suburban. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Suburban manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Suburban?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1987 Suburban problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Suburban, covering 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 Suburban 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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