The service and repair manual for the 1986 GMC Jimmy — 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 engines, 3 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Silverado Sport Utility 2-Door · Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Jimmy manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 931
- Accessories & Equipment 124
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 143
- Brakes 100
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 87
- Steering 139
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 87
- Engine Mechanical 371
- Transmission 360
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Jimmy
- Exterior Lighting · 06E026000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and GMC has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Jimmy. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Jimmy manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Jimmy?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 across the Silverado Sport Utility 2-Door, Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door, Base Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1986 Jimmy problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Jimmy, covering exterior lighting. 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 1986 Jimmy wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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