1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual

Regular price $29.99 USD
Covers all 1988 C2500 trims — Sierra SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sierra Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sierra SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +3 more ·
Digital format
Any device
Yours forever
Money-back
4.7 · Trusted by 14,000+ mechanics & DIYers
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 1
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 2
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 3
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 4
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 5
1988 GMC C2500 Service and Repair Manual preview page 6
End of Preview

Unlock the Full Manual

Complete repair procedures
Wiring diagrams & schematics
Torque specifications
Full search & bookmarks
$29.99
Scroll to view more pages
Buy 2+ Manuals, Save 20% Discount applied automatically at checkout
20% OFF

1988 GMC C2500 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

  • Sierra SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sierra Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sierra SLE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sierra SLX Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sierra SLX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sierra Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.0L 305Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.2L 379Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 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 #88V08100016/05/1988Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

Consequence

BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEM

Remedy

INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1988 GMC C2500.
19950509Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMCrash reported

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY, AT APPROX. 25MPH, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM AXLE AND FELL OFF, DUE TO MFR DESIGN FLAW NON-GREASEABLE BALL JOINTS. TT

19950509Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY, AT APPROX. 25MPH, RIGHT FRONT FAILED. TT

Other Years of the GMC C2500

More GMC Models