The service and repair manual for the 1986 Pontiac 6000 — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · STE Sedan 4-Door · LE Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 24 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 6000 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,779
- Accessories & Equipment 284
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 122
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 183
- Brakes 188
- Maintenance 55
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 124
- Electrical 161
- Suspension 73
- Engine Mechanical 255
- Transmission 302
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 6000
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V056000The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V131000The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
Owners have filed 24 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 6000. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 6000 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 6000?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, SE Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, STE Sedan 4-Door, LE Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, LE Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1986 6000 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 6000, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1986 6000 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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