The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville — the 3.8L V6 engine, 3 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 | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · SSE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 20 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Bonneville manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,198
- Accessories & Equipment 267
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 137
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 124
- Brakes 161
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 96
- Electrical 149
- Suspension 135
- Engine Mechanical 178
- Transmission 298
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Bonneville
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 20 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Bonneville. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Bonneville manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Bonneville?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, SSE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1988 Bonneville problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Bonneville, 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 Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1988 Bonneville 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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