The service and repair manual for the 1982 GMC S15 — 2.8L V6 and 1.9L I4 engines, 5 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 | 2.8L V6 — OHV 1.9L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Sierra Grande Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Sierra Classic Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 S15 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 24
- Engine Performance 243
- Accessories & Equipment 122
- General Information 1,653
- Body & Frame 42
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 170
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 82
- Steering 358
- Electrical 242
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 309
- All Models 15
- All Thermostats 195
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 S15
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › drum › wheel cylinders · 85V048000Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid.
- Power Train — manual transmission › lubricant · 84V073000Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and GMC has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 S15. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 S15 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 S15?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 1.9L I4 across the Sierra Grande Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Sierra Classic Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1982 S15 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 S15, covering service brakes, hydraulic, 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 1982 S15 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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