The service and repair manual for the 1987 GMC S15 — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 10 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 | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sierra Classic Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Gypsy Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door +4 |
| Other 1987 S15 variants | S15 Jimmy → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 S15 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- Engine Performance 889
- Accessories & Equipment 126
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 21
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 127
- Brakes 86
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 75
- Steering 119
- Electrical 116
- Suspension 69
- Engine Mechanical 190
- Transmission 378
- Full 88
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 S15
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 87V021000Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of ste.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and GMC has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 S15. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 S15 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 S15?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sierra Classic Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Gypsy Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Gypsy Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, EL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, High Sierra Extended 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 1987 S15 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 S15, covering steering. 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 S15 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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