The service and repair manual for the 1987 Pontiac Grand Am — 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV 2.0L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| 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 | 2 recalls · 47 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Grand Am manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 1,676
- Accessories & Equipment 224
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 72
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 185
- Brakes 76
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 123
- Electrical 174
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 370
- Transmission 361
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Electric Pump-to-Bracket Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Grand Am
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 88V032000In time a hole could be rubbed through the hose and fuelleak into the engine compartment. this coul.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 87V184000This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Owners have filed 47 complaints and Pontiac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Grand Am. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Grand Am manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Grand Am?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L 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 1987 Grand Am problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Grand Am, 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 1987 Grand Am 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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