The service and repair manual for the 1996 GMC Safari — the 4.3L V6 engine, 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | SL Extended Cargo Van 3-Door · Base Extended Passenger Van 3-Door · SLT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door · SLX Extended Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Extended Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 199 complaints · 35 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Safari manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 89
- General Information 1,534
- Accessories & Equipment 207
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 136
- Body & Frame 66
- Maintenance 38
- Brakes 174
- Restraints 170
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 116
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 88
- Engine Mechanical 126
- Transmission 332
- Engine Performance 1,236
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Safari
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 03V159000If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in.
Owners have filed 199 complaints and GMC has issued 35 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Safari. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Safari manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Safari?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 4.3L V6 across the SL Extended Cargo Van 3-Door, Base Extended Passenger Van 3-Door, SLT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door, SLX Extended Passenger Van 3-Door, SLE Extended Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1996 Safari problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Safari, covering visibility. 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 1996 Safari wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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