The service and repair manual for the 1989 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 25 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Safari manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 847
- Accessories & Equipment 181
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 19
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 201
- Brakes 87
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 59
- Steering 124
- Electrical 203
- Suspension 82
- Engine Mechanical 213
- Transmission 308
- Brake Line Fittings 10
- Isolation Dump Valve Mounting Bolts 21
- Transmission Mounted 10
- Transfer Case Mounted 32
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Safari
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › rotor · 93V119000Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could.
Owners have filed 25 complaints and GMC has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Safari. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Safari manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Safari?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 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, SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, SLT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1989 Safari problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Safari, covering service brakes, hydraulic. 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 Safari 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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