The service and repair manual for the 1989 GMC S15 — 2.8L V6 and 4.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 6 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 4.3L 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 · High Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · High Sierra Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sierra Classic Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Other 1989 S15 variants | S15 Jimmy → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 11 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 S15 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 848
- Accessories & Equipment 203
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 22
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 184
- Brakes 87
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 97
- Steering 138
- Electrical 198
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 219
- Transmission 353
- Steering Column Support Bracket Screws 22
- Steering Wheel Nut 30
- Ignition Switch Screws 35
- Lock Cylinder Retaining Screw 40
- Turn Signal Switch Screws 35
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 S15
- Exterior Lighting · 06E049000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Exterior Lighting · 06E026000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system › fan · 93V008000If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicini.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and GMC has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1989 S15. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 S15 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 S15?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 4.3L 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, High Sierra 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 1989 S15 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 S15, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. 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 1989 S15 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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