Chevrolet V30 Service & Repair Manual 1987–1988

Service and repair manuals for 2 model years of the Chevrolet V30, 1987 to 1988. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV · 4.2L I6 — DOHC · 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV.

01 / Model yearsChoose your V30 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
1988 $29.99 6.0L V8; 4.2L I6 SS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door select
1987 $29.99 6.0L V8; 4.2L I6; 5.3L V8 SS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door select

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 1988 V30 manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 68
  • Engine Performance 1,015
  • Accessories & Equipment 119
  • General Information 1,522
  • Body & Frame 12
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 150
  • Brakes 132
  • Maintenance 51
  • Drivelines & Axles 104
  • Steering 138
  • Electrical 144
  • Suspension 22
  • Engine Mechanical 390
  • Transmission 379
  • Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30

04 / Other yearsOther V30 years

1988 Chevrolet V30 · $29.99 select →

Engines: 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV; 4.2L I6 — DOHC. Trims: SS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 1988 V30.

1987 Chevrolet V30 · $29.99 select →

Engines: 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV; 4.2L I6 — DOHC; 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV. Trims: SS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 1987 V30.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore V30 manual$29.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the V30 manual

Which V30 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 1987 to 1988 — 2 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Chevrolet V30 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the V30, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include V30 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every V30 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some V30 years cost more?

Every V30 year is $29.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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