1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1986 Monte Carlo trims — LS Coupe 2-Door, SS Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door ·
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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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

  • LS Coupe 2-Door
  • SS Coupe 2-Door
  • Base Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.0L 305Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.8L 231Cu. In. V6 GAS 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
NHTSA #86V05600028/04/1986Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

NHTSA #86V13100019/09/1986Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

TSB #616349

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT

20030115Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reportedFire reported4 fatalities

NAR 02/10/2003. THE CONSUMERS SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE ALL 4 OCCUPANTS DIED. ACCORDING TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO MENTION

20020412Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEFire reported

AFTER BEING IN AN ACCIDENT VEHICLE STARTED TO FLIP. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND OUT WHY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER

19990228Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO COME OUT OF LOCK UP CAUSING CAR TO STALL AND SHIFT ERRATICALLY WHEN RESTARTED. I FAILURE ANALIZED THE PSOLENOID WHICH WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THE MAL-FUNCTION

19980204Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS HANGS UP ON TOP HOLDER WHEN TRYING TO EXTRACT TO USE IT.

Showing the 4 most serious of 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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