The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac Fiero — 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 4 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 |
| Trims | Sport Coupe 2-Door · Formula Coupe 2-Door · Value Leader Coupe 2-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 19 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Fiero manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,242
- Accessories & Equipment 234
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 79
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 153
- Brakes 50
- Maintenance 32
- Drivelines & Axles 36
- Steering 55
- Electrical 140
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 262
- Transmission 361
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Fiero
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline · 89V232000An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline · 90V104000An engine compartment fire can spread to the passengercompartment and injure occupants.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 19 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Fiero. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Fiero manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Fiero?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Sport Coupe 2-Door, Formula Coupe 2-Door, Value Leader Coupe 2-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1988 Fiero problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Fiero, covering engine and engine cooling, 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 Fiero 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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