1986 Chevrolet Cavalier service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- RS Sedan 4-Door
- RS Hatchback 2-Door
- CL Wagon 4-Door
- CL Sedan 4-Door
- Z24 Coupe 2-Door
- Base Coupe 2-Door
- RS Coupe 2-Door
- CS Wagon 4-Door
- RS Convertible 2-Door
- Z24 Hatchback 2-Door
- CS Hatchback 2-Door
- RS Wagon 4-Door
- CL Coupe 2-Door
- Base Wagon 4-Door
- CS Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 122Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
VEHICLE WAS HIT BROADSIDE, PASSENGER WAS EJECTED, WAS BELTED, BUT SEAT BROKE. TT
BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT WENT DOWN, AND DRIVER HIT A CEMENT WALL AND FLIPPED CAR OVER. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT ONN FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
VEHICLE FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Showing the 4 most serious of 21 complaints filed with NHTSA.
