The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix — the 2.8L V6 engine, 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | SE Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · LE Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 119 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Grand Prix manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 810
- Accessories & Equipment 244
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 91
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 154
- Brakes 53
- Maintenance 68
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 100
- Electrical 147
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 190
- Transmission 456
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Grand Prix
- Power Train — manual transmission › column shift assembly · 88V045000This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift in.
- Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · 88V035000Wheel lug nuts could loosen and/or come off the wheelstuds. this could eventually result in wheel s.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hood › latch · 88V065000If primary latch disengages, hood could unexpectedlyopen. if car was in motion, hood could contact.
- Wheels · 95V115000If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the.
- Parking Brake — conventional › mechanical › linkage and cable · 88V175000Parking brake cannot be properly applied and vehiclewill not meet the grade holding requirements of.
- Seat Belts — front › webbing · 88V049000This interference could limit the rotation of the guideloop. if this condition exists and vehicle i.
Owners have filed 119 complaints and Pontiac has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Grand Prix manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Grand Prix?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 across the SE 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 1988 Grand Prix problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Grand Prix, covering power train, wheels, latches/locks/linkages. 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 Prix 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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