The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac 6000 — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.1L V6 engines, 7 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV 3.1L V6 — 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 +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 21 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 6000 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 74
- Engine Performance 1,317
- Accessories & Equipment 320
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 150
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 150
- Brakes 262
- Maintenance 55
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 100
- Electrical 185
- Suspension 68
- Engine Mechanical 290
- Transmission 468
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 6000
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 88V164000Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 88V048000These cracks may result in disengagement of the lowercontrol arm. if this occurs while vehicle is i.
Owners have filed 21 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 6000. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 6000 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 6000?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 3.1L V6 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1988 6000 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 6000, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension. 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 1988 6000 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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