The service and repair manual for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville — the 3.8L V6 engine, 2 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 24 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Bonneville manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,164
- Accessories & Equipment 244
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 107
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 185
- Brakes 63
- Maintenance 57
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 127
- Electrical 165
- Suspension 90
- Engine Mechanical 195
- Transmission 319
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Bonneville
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 88V080000This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is releas.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 87V103000Headlamp and foglamps would go out suddenly reducingdriver visibility, which could result in a vehic.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 87V135000The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, und.
Owners have filed 24 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Bonneville. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Bonneville manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Bonneville?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1987 Bonneville problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Bonneville, covering vehicle speed control, electrical system. 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 1987 Bonneville 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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