The service and repair manual for the 1987 GMC V2500 Suburban — 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 engines, 3 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 | 6.2L V8 — OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 4-Door · High Sierra Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 1987 V2500 Suburban variants | V2500 → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 V2500 Suburban manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,061
- Accessories & Equipment 127
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 25
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 160
- Brakes 122
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 108
- Steering 119
- Electrical 125
- Suspension 12
- Engine Mechanical 204
- Transmission 400
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 30
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 V2500 Suburban
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and GMC has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 V2500 Suburban. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 V2500 Suburban manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 V2500 Suburban?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 6.2L V8 and 5.7L V8 across the Sierra Classic Sport Utility 4-Door, High Sierra Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1987 V2500 Suburban problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 V2500 Suburban, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 V2500 Suburban 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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