1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1987 Cavalier trims — Base Sedan 4-Door, RS Hatchback 2-Door, RS Convertible 2-Door +9 more ·
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1987 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 Hatchback 2-Door
  • RS Convertible 2-Door
  • RS Sedan 4-Door
  • Z24 Hatchback 2-Door
  • RS Wagon 4-Door
  • Base Wagon 4-Door
  • Z24 Coupe 2-Door
  • Base Coupe 2-Door
  • CS Sedan 4-Door
  • RS Coupe 2-Door
  • CS Wagon 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 122Cu. 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
NHTSA #86V12800015/09/1986Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.

Remedy

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA #87V01100009/02/1987Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY O

Consequence

ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND A CRASH

Remedy

REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

TSB #613590

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

20030123Component: TIRESCrash reported1 injured

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CONSTANT BLOWOUTS AND FLATS WITH THE TIRES. ONE INCIDENT LED TO THE VEHICLE SLAMMING INTO A STREET CURB. *JG

19980424Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND WAS HIT FROM REAR BY A PICKUP TRUCK, RESULTING IN THE REAR BACK OF THE DRIVERS SEAT BREAKING, AND CONSUMER WAS IN A RECLINING POSITION, NOT ABLE

19961017Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORCrash reported1 injured

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM IN THE SEAT*AK CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AND HE CAME OVER AH HILL AND CA

19961030Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1 injured

SEAT BELT FAILED DURING VEHICLE ROLLOVER, CAUSING INJURY.

Showing the 4 most serious of 27 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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