1986 GMC Safari Service and Repair Manual
1986 GMC Safari 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 Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
- SLX Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
- SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
- SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
Engines covered
- 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2474CC 151Cu. In. l4 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
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. I
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOB
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS
IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND CO
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SO
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
HEADLIGHT SWTICH FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
CONSUMER WAS HIT IN THE REAR, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS, DRIVER WAS FELL TO THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINNING RUPTURED. *JG
THE CHASSIS FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT . *JG
Showing the 5 most serious of 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
