The service and repair manual for the 1988 Chevrolet V20 Suburban — 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 engines, 2 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 7.4L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door · Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 V20 Suburban manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 927
- Accessories & Equipment 135
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 28
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
- Brakes 132
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 104
- Steering 138
- Electrical 144
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 207
- Transmission 425
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 V20 Suburban
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 V20 Suburban. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 V20 Suburban manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 V20 Suburban?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 across the Scottsdale Sport Utility 4-Door, Silverado Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 1988 V20 Suburban problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 V20 Suburban, 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 1988 V20 Suburban wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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