The service and repair manual for the 1987 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Grand Prix manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 1,327
- Accessories & Equipment 247
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 107
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 218
- Brakes 106
- Maintenance 50
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 129
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 58
- Engine Mechanical 327
- Transmission 478
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Grand Prix
- Equipment · 07E088000This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Pontiac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Grand Prix manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Grand Prix?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 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 1987 Grand Prix problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Grand Prix, covering equipment, 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 Prix 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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