The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Am — 2.3L I4 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — DOHC 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 | 3 recalls · 34 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Grand Am manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 72
- Engine Performance 1,290
- Accessories & Equipment 277
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 113
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 148
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 46
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 112
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 69
- Engine Mechanical 329
- Transmission 360
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Grand Am
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 92V150000Fuel leaking in the engine compartment could result in anunderhood fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 90V042000Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 34 complaints and Pontiac has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Grand Am. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Grand Am manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Grand Am?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 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 1988 Grand Am problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 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 1988 Grand Am 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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