The service and repair manual for the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix — 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 4.3L V6 engines, 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Brougham Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · LE Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 3 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Grand Prix manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 1,492
- Accessories & Equipment 239
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 92
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 216
- Brakes 103
- Maintenance 50
- Drivelines & Axles 47
- Steering 126
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 334
- Transmission 486
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Grand Prix
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V056000The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Equipment — other › labels · 86V139000Tire label contains incorrect tire size information. consequence of defect: vehicles fail to comply with fmvss 110.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V131000The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Structure — body › door · 87V046000The terminal may contact the steel remote mirror cable,a short can occur without blowing a fuse. th.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Grand Prix manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Grand Prix?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 4.3L V6 across the Brougham Coupe 2-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 Prix problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Grand Prix, covering exterior lighting, equipment, 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 Prix 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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