1989 GMC V2500 Suburban Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 GMC V2500 Suburban treats the Base and Sierra Classic four-door sport utility with its two listed overhead-valve V8s, the 6.2L diesel and the 5.7L gasoline engine. The book is organized for repair rather than reading: find the system, follow the procedure, use the published specification and torque the fastener to the stated value. Wiring diagrams and diagnostic sequences accompany the systems that have circuits, from starting and charging through lighting and instrumentation.
Engines covered
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- Sierra Classic
Known issues on the 1989 V2500 Suburban. Three owner complaints are on record with NHTSA for this year, one each on the steering, the structure and the engine and engine cooling group. Three filings on a truck of this age is a scattering rather than a signal, but each names a system the manual covers thoroughly: steering linkage inspection and alignment, body and frame hardware, and cooling system service for both V8s, all with the specifications, torque values and diagnostic steps that belong to them.
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
