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# Detailed wiring diagrams & diagnostic charts Comprehensive coverage for all GM full-size trucks 1988-98 Step-by-step repair & maintenance instructions General Motors Full-Size Trucks, 1988-98, Repair Manual (Chilton Automotive Books)

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## Summary

> 🛻 Own the Road & Your Repairs — The Ultimate GM Truck Bible!

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## Key Features

- • **Visual Clarity:** Sharp technical illustrations replace blurry photos—no more guesswork.
- • **All-Model Mastery:** Covers every engine, transmission & variation from V6 to diesel with crystal-clear diagrams.
- • **Fault Code Decoder:** Complete fault code listings with in-depth explanations for quick diagnostics.
- • **Pro-Level Precision:** Trusted by technicians and DIYers alike for flawless stepwise guidance.
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## Overview

This Chilton repair manual is the definitive guide for General Motors full-size trucks from 1988 to 1998, offering exhaustive, model-specific repair and maintenance instructions. Featuring detailed wiring diagrams, diagnostic charts, and clear technical illustrations, it empowers both professional mechanics and savvy DIYers to confidently service a wide range of engines and transmissions. With a stellar 4.6-star rating and thousands of satisfied users, it’s the go-to resource to keep your GM truck running reliably and efficiently.

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Review: Very thick manual with all different models included - I have previously been very disappointed with many repair manuals (other than Chilton) that have for instance: - very vague instructions like "year model 1973 shown, others may vary" when the model I'm working on is like from another planet rendering the instructions completely useless - blurry black and white photos where you cannot tell if they shot a picture of a steam engine or a car part leave alone make any use of the photo - manuals that outright do NOT cover certain engine/transmission/equipment or their combinations. For instance for a -96 320iA BMW with the single VANOS M50B20 engine I was supposed to purchase two books: one of the newer e39 BMW body type for the engine and another for the rest of the e36 model car. Needless to say I did not. Because of that my hopes were not high as I purchased the Chilton manual, especially since my truck is one of the last ones to use the old 5.7 smallblock engine, using DI instead of HEI ignition and equipped with the less common heavy duty 4L80-E transmission. I was sure that Chilton would not cover my truck at all and would just say "1994-95 models differ, consult the owner's manual" or something as idiotic. Well, what do you know? The Chilton manual actually acknowledges that these trucks have indeed had a lot of different engines (V6,V8 smallblock,V8 bigblock, several different Vortex engines and two diesels) and they have had different variations such as the HEI/DI ignition mentioned above, and the Chilton manual actually DOES COVER each and every different variation and how they differ from each other, with very clearly drawn pics and diagrams instead of blurry photos. No more guessing involved! Each section is clearly labeled so that you will know exactly what you are supposed to be doing with your particular year model and engine type and repairing and servicing the truck is therefore very easy. Even the fault codes are listed for all years and combinations and explained with unprecedented detail. As you can guess, I'm not just positively surprised by the Chilton manual but utterly and completely pleased. This is how a repair manual is supposed to be done. If I would absolutely _have_ to find something negative to say about the manual then the only fault I've found is that the ignition timing chart is blank and you're told to refer to the sticker in the air cleaner. In many cases those stickers can be worn off or the air cleaner unit changed by a previous owner so you would have nothing but Google and truck forums to refer to. Luckily this was not the case in my truck but nevertheless that is clearly a minus, I believe this kind of vital information should be included. (BTW for the 5.7EFI the timing advance is set to zero with the electric advance wire unplugged if someone there is looking for that info) So yes, if you have a 1988-1998 GMT400 body full-size truck, this is certainly money well spent and you will earn your investment back tenfold with the very first faulty sensor that you replace yourself.
Review: Love this ! - Good Quality . And very Useful ! Greetings from Germany

## Features

- Detailed repair and maintenance coverage trusted by professional technicians and DIYers for decades.
- Clear step-by-step instructions supported by wiring diagrams, diagnostic charts, and technical illustrations.
- Covers routine maintenance through advanced repairs, making it the go-to resource for keeping your vehicle running reliably.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #180,048 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Automotive Industry #106 in Automotive Engineering (Books) #258 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 891 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thick manual with all different models included
*by H***J on January 11, 2011*

I have previously been very disappointed with many repair manuals (other than Chilton) that have for instance: - very vague instructions like "year model 1973 shown, others may vary" when the model I'm working on is like from another planet rendering the instructions completely useless - blurry black and white photos where you cannot tell if they shot a picture of a steam engine or a car part leave alone make any use of the photo - manuals that outright do NOT cover certain engine/transmission/equipment or their combinations. For instance for a -96 320iA BMW with the single VANOS M50B20 engine I was supposed to purchase two books: one of the newer e39 BMW body type for the engine and another for the rest of the e36 model car. Needless to say I did not. Because of that my hopes were not high as I purchased the Chilton manual, especially since my truck is one of the last ones to use the old 5.7 smallblock engine, using DI instead of HEI ignition and equipped with the less common heavy duty 4L80-E transmission. I was sure that Chilton would not cover my truck at all and would just say "1994-95 models differ, consult the owner's manual" or something as idiotic. Well, what do you know? The Chilton manual actually acknowledges that these trucks have indeed had a lot of different engines (V6,V8 smallblock,V8 bigblock, several different Vortex engines and two diesels) and they have had different variations such as the HEI/DI ignition mentioned above, and the Chilton manual actually DOES COVER each and every different variation and how they differ from each other, with very clearly drawn pics and diagrams instead of blurry photos. No more guessing involved! Each section is clearly labeled so that you will know exactly what you are supposed to be doing with your particular year model and engine type and repairing and servicing the truck is therefore very easy. Even the fault codes are listed for all years and combinations and explained with unprecedented detail. As you can guess, I'm not just positively surprised by the Chilton manual but utterly and completely pleased. This is how a repair manual is supposed to be done. If I would absolutely _have_ to find something negative to say about the manual then the only fault I've found is that the ignition timing chart is blank and you're told to refer to the sticker in the air cleaner. In many cases those stickers can be worn off or the air cleaner unit changed by a previous owner so you would have nothing but Google and truck forums to refer to. Luckily this was not the case in my truck but nevertheless that is clearly a minus, I believe this kind of vital information should be included. (BTW for the 5.7EFI the timing advance is set to zero with the electric advance wire unplugged if someone there is looking for that info) So yes, if you have a 1988-1998 GMT400 body full-size truck, this is certainly money well spent and you will earn your investment back tenfold with the very first faulty sensor that you replace yourself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this !
*by D***L on February 7, 2026*

Good Quality . And very Useful ! Greetings from Germany

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ General Motors Full-Size Trucks, 1988-98, Repair Manual (Chilton Automotive Books)
*by L***T on October 21, 2025*

I am happy with my purchase.

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