The service and repair manual for the 1982 GMC K1500 — 5.0L V8 and 4.1L I6 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 engines, 4 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 | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.1L I6 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Sierra Grande Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sierra Classic Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Other 1982 K1500 variants | K1500 Suburban → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 K1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 24
- Engine Performance 227
- Accessories & Equipment 136
- General Information 1,633
- Body & Frame 56
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 170
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 110
- Steering 358
- Electrical 270
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 274
- All Models 15
- All Thermostats 195
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 K1500
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and GMC has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 K1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 K1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 K1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 4.1L I6 and 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 across the Sierra Grande Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sierra Classic Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1982 K1500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 K1500, covering equipment. 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 1982 K1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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