Service and repair manuals for 10 model years of the GMC B6000, 1982 to 1991. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 6.0L V8 — OHV · 7.0L V8 · 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in · 8.2L V8 — turbocharged · 8.2L V8 · 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged.
01 / Model yearsChoose your B6000 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1990 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1989 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1988 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1987 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1986 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 14.0L I6; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1985 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 14.0L I6; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1984 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1983 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
| 1982 | $29.99 | — | 6.0L V8; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 8.2L V8; 8.2L V8 | B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward | select |
02 / Other yearsOther B6000 years
1991 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1991 B6000.
1990 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1990 B6000.
1989 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1989 B6000.
1988 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1988 B6000.
1987 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1987 B6000.
1986 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward · B6P042 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1986 B6000.
1985 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1985 B6000.
1984 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1984 B6000.
1983 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1983 B6000.
1982 GMC B6000 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 6.0L V8 — OHV; 7.0L V8; 5.7L V8 — 350 cu in; 8.2L V8 — turbocharged; 8.2L V8. Trims: B6P042 Bus (School) - Cab Forward.
No recalls on federal record for the 1982 B6000.
03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore B6000 manual | $29.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the B6000 manual
Which B6000 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1982 to 1991 — 10 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 GMC B6000 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams GMC published for the B6000, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include B6000 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every B6000 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some B6000 years cost more?
Every B6000 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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