The service and repair manual for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Am — 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 6 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 | 3.0L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · LE Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 13 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Grand Am manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,195
- Accessories & Equipment 223
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 89
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 183
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 112
- Electrical 161
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 246
- Transmission 223
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Grand Am
- Structure · 87V124000Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open dur.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and Pontiac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Grand Am. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Grand Am manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Grand Am?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 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 Grand Am problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Grand Am, covering structure. 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 Grand Am 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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