The service and repair manual for the 1987 GMC P3500 — 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 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 | 7.4L V8 — OHV 6.2L V8 — OHV 4.8L I6 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Value Van Delivery Van 2-Door · Base Stripped Chassis |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 P3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,131
- Accessories & Equipment 38
- General Information 1,523
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 65
- Brakes 106
- Steering 109
- Drivelines & Axles 70
- Suspension 53
- Electrical 112
- Transmission 203
- Engine Mechanical 399
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 P3500
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and GMC has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 P3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 P3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 P3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 7.4L V8 and 6.2L V8 and 4.8L I6 and 5.7L V8 across the Value Van Delivery Van 2-Door, Base Stripped Chassis trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1987 P3500 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 P3500, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline. 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 P3500 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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