1986 GMC Suburban Automobile Manual

Overview of the 1986 GMC Suburban

The 1986 GMC Suburban is described as a versatile and spacious vehicle, suited for comfortable travel with a luxurious touch. With seating arrangements for up to nine passengers and ample cargo space even with all seats occupied, this model emphasizes convenience and utility. The manual elaborates on the Suburban’s interior and exterior features, as well as its performance capabilities.

Interior Features

The Suburban’s interior boasts a variety of seating options, including a standard 3-passenger bench seat and the option for high-back bucket seats. An extensive color palette for the interior, including Blue, Saddle Tan, Burgundy, or Slate Gray, allows for personalization depending on seat and fabric choices. A deluxe instrument panel, insulated floor carpeting, a custom steering wheel, and a visor vanity mirror are also highlighted as key aspects of the Suburban’s comfort and style.

Exterior Features and Performance

Externally, the vehicle features dual headlamps and bright moldings, suggesting a focus on both functionality and aesthetics. Under the hood, the GMC Suburban can be equipped with a 7.4 Liter (454 CID) V8 gasoline engine, paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission and a 4.10-to-1 rear axle ratio. This combination offers significant power, especially when paired with the proper trailering equipment, allowing for a maximum Gross Combined Weight (GCW) of 16,000 pounds.

Trim Levels and Amenities

The Suburban comes in two trim levels: the Sierra Classic and the Sierra. The Sierra Classic features luxury trim emphasizing beauty and craftsmanship, while the Sierra focuses on a sleekly attractive exterior and comfortable interior. Both options include vinyl or custom cloth upholstery in Blue or Saddle Tan, color-keyed rubber floor mats, domed lamps with color switches, and amenities such as color-keyed sunshades and all-around tinted window glass.

Customer Commitment and Services

The manual highlights GMC’s commitment to customer satisfaction through their comprehensive joint sales and service program, which includes thorough vehicle inspections, a complimentary 1,000-mile inspection, and a covered 3,000-mile maintenance service. Described as being truly committed to making GMC light-duty trucks easy to live with, the goal is total customer satisfaction.

Special Notes

Changes in engineering and improvements in the 1986 gasoline engines are promised to be detailed on page 4 of the manual. There is also a mention of the availability of a 6.2 Liter V8 diesel engine, specifically designed for trucks. The manual contains a matter-of-fact tone when addressing the vehicle’s specifications, features, and the benefits provided by the GMC customer satisfaction program.