The service and repair manual for the 1986 GMC Safari — 4.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLX Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 11 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Safari manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- Engine Performance 695
- Accessories & Equipment 123
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 30
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 107
- Brakes 67
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 39
- Steering 127
- Electrical 125
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 200
- Transmission 300
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Safari
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
- Seats · 93V187000If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and co.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and GMC has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Safari. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Safari manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Safari?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 4.3L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, SLX Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1986 Safari problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Safari, covering fuel system, gasoline, seats. 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 1986 Safari wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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