The service and repair manual for the 1987 GMC Caballero — 5.0L V8 and 4.3L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Diablo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Caballero manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,203
- Accessories & Equipment 106
- General Information 1,527
- Body & Frame 38
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 219
- Brakes 122
- Maintenance 47
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 129
- Electrical 139
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 232
- Transmission 352
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Caballero
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 87V168000The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and GMC has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Caballero. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Caballero manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Caballero?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 4.3L V6 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Diablo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1987 Caballero problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Caballero, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 1987 Caballero 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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