Coverage Type:
Comprehensive Service and Repair
Estimated Page Count:
Varies based on specific content within software, typically thousands of pages in aggregate
Type:
Digital Service and Repair Manual Software
Format:
PDF Download / Web-based Access
Engine Mechanical:
Yes (4.3L V6, 5.0L V8, 5.7L V8, 7.4L V8)
Engine Performance:
Yes (Fuel injection, ignition timing, emissions)
Transmission Manual:
Yes (NV3500, NV4500)
Transmission Automatic:
Yes (4L60, 4L60E, 4L80E)
Drivetrain:
Yes (Transfer case, front/rear axles, driveshafts)
Suspension:
Yes (Front independent, rear solid axle)
Steering:
Yes (Power steering system)
Brakes:
Yes (Front discs, rear drums or discs depending on configuration)
Electrical System:
Yes (Wiring diagrams, component testing, charging system, starting system)
HVAC:
Yes (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
Body And Frame:
Yes (Body panels, chassis components, interior trim)
Diagnostics:
Yes (Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes - DTCs)
Scheduled Maintenance:
Yes (Oil changes, filter replacements, tune-ups)
Engine Repair:
Yes (Overhaul, component replacement)
Transmission Repair:
Yes (Overhaul, component replacement)
Brake Service:
Yes (Pad/shoe replacement, caliper/wheel cylinder service, rotor/drum replacement)
Suspension Repair:
Yes (Ball joints, tie rods, shocks, springs)
Steering Repair:
Yes (Steering gear, pumps, hoses)
Electrical Diagnosis:
Yes (Component testing, circuit tracing)
HVAC Service:
Yes (Refrigerant servicing, component replacement)
Bodywork And Collision Repair:
Yes (Panel alignment, interior trim removal/installation)
Depth:
Factory-level diagnostics, repair procedures, and specifications
Base Engine:
4.3L (262 cu in) Vortec V6
Engine 5.0L:
5.0L (305 cu in) Vortec V8
Engine 5.7L:
5.7L (350 cu in) Vortec V8
Engine 7.4L:
7.4L (454 cu in) Vortec V8 (HD models)
Base Engine Hp:
160 hp @ 4000 rpm (approx.)
Base Engine Torque:
230 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm (approx.)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPFI)
NHTSA Driver Side Impact Rating:
4/5 Stars (for similar era models)
ABS:
Available Rear ABS on some models
Airbags:
Driver airbag standard, Passenger airbag not typically available
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months (typical recommendation)
Engine Tune Up Interval:
Every 30,000 - 60,000 miles (spark plugs, filters)
Engine Oil Type:
API SG or SH, SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (depending on climate)
Coolant Type:
GM Type 1 or Dex-Cool compatible (prediluted or concentrate)
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Dexron-III (or equivalent)
Transmission Fluid Manual:
GM Synchromesh or SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil
Tbi Issues:
Throttle Body Injection (TBI) on earlier V8s can be prone to clogging and idle issues
Window Regulator:
Window regulator mechanisms can wear over time
Exhaust Manifold:
Exhaust manifold cracks can occur on some V8 engines
Heater Core:
Heater core leaks are a common concern in older vehicles
Truck Lineage:
Continuation of Chevrolet's long-standing light-duty truck legacy
Generation Introduction:
GMT400 platform introduced in late 1987 for the 1988 model year
Platform Significance:
Represented a significant redesign with improved aerodynamics and chassis design
Assembly Locations:
Various GM plants including Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario; Janesville, Wisconsin
