This comprehensive 1983 GMC Jimmy Service and Repair Manual provides detailed instructions, diagrams, and specifications for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your vehicle. It covers all models and repairs from A-Z, offering the same level of information used by technicians at dealerships.

The manual includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications that allow you to work on your vehicle with confidence. You'll find everything you need to perform repairs, including:

* **Maintenance:** Routine maintenance procedures, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks.
* **Engine:** Detailed information on engine components, operation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
* **Control System:** Explanations of the engine control system, including sensors, actuators, and diagnostics.
* **Mechanical:** Coverage of various mechanical systems, including the transmission, drive train, suspension, and brakes.
* **Fuel Service Specifications:** Fuel system components, specifications, and repair procedures.
* **Emission Control:** Information on emission control systems, diagnostics, and repairs.
* **Intake Exhaust Cooling:** Coverage of the intake, exhaust, and cooling systems.
* **Lube:** Lubrication systems, including oil types, capacities, and maintenance schedules.
* **Ignition Starting Charging:** Detailed information on the ignition, starting, and charging systems.
* **Auto Transmission Clutch:** Detailed information on automatic transmission components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Manual Transmission:** Detailed information on manual transmission components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Transfer Propeller Shaft:** Detailed information on the transfer case, propeller shaft, and associated components.
* **Drive Shaft:** Detailed information on the driveshaft, including maintenance and repair procedures.
* **Differential:** Detailed information on differential components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Axle Suspension:** Detailed information on the axle and suspension systems.
* **Tire & Wheel:** Information on tires, wheels, and related components.
* **Brake Control:** Details on brake control systems, including anti-lock brakes.
* **Brake:** Comprehensive information about brake systems, including components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Parking Brake:** Information on the parking brake system, including operation and maintenance.
* **Steering Column:** Details on the steering column components and repair procedures.
* **Power Steering:** Information on power steering systems, including components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Air Condition:** Details on air conditioning systems, including components, operation, troubleshooting and repair.
* **Suppl Restraint System:** Information on supplemental restraint systems (airbags), including operation and maintenance.
* **Seat Belt:** Details on seatbelt systems, including operation and maintenance.
* **Engine Immobilizer:** Information on engine immobilizer systems, including operation and troubleshooting.
* **Cruise Control:** Details on cruise control systems, including operation and troubleshooting.
* **Wiper & Washer:** Information on wiper and washer systems, including operation and repair.
* **Door Lock:** Details on door lock systems, including operation and repair.
* **Meter Audio/Visual:** Information on the instrument cluster, including operation and troubleshooting.
* **Horn:** Details on the horn system, including operation and repair.
* **Windshield/Glass Mirror:** Information on windshield, glass, and mirror systems, including repair procedures.
* **Instrument Panel:** Details on the instrument panel, including components and repair procedures.
* **Seat:** Information on seat systems, including operation, adjustment, and repair.
* **Engine Hood/ Door:** Details on the engine hood and door systems, including operation and repair.
* **Exterior & Interior:** Information on exterior and interior components, including operation, maintenance, and repair.
* **Electrical:** Extensive coverage of electrical systems, including wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
* **Multiplex/ Can Communication:** Information on multiplex and CAN communication systems, including operation and troubleshooting.

This comprehensive resource empowers you to understand your vehicle's inner workings and perform repairs efficiently.

The 1983 GMC Jimmy, a quintessential compact SUV of its era, embodies the spirit of American ruggedness and practicality. This model marked the beginning of the second generation Jimmy, a redesign that introduced a more refined and modern aesthetic compared to its predecessor. The Jimmy's distinctive boxy styling, with its upright windshield and pronounced hood, was a hallmark of the era, reflecting the burgeoning popularity of four-wheel drive vehicles designed for both urban and off-road adventures. Beneath the hood, the 1983 Jimmy was powered by a 4.3-liter V6 engine, either a naturally aspirated version or a fuel-injected variant. This engine offered sufficient power for everyday driving while providing ample torque for tackling challenging terrain. The Jimmy's robust ladder frame construction with independent front suspension and a live rear axle with leaf springs provided a capable and comfortable ride, making it a versatile vehicle for a wide range of uses.

The 1983 GMC Jimmy was available in a variety of trims, from the basic workhorse version to the plusher Sierra Classic, offering a range of options to suit diverse needs. The Jimmy's spacious interior, with its high seating position, offered good visibility and comfortable seating for five adults. Although relatively simple by today's standards, the Jimmy's interior featured practical amenities such as a dashboard-mounted shifter, an analog instrument cluster, and a durable fabric upholstery. The 1983 Jimmy came equipped with features like power steering, power brakes, and an optional air conditioning system, making it a relatively well-appointed vehicle for its time. The 1983 GMC Jimmy Service and Repair Manual provides comprehensive technical information for owners and mechanics, detailing the vehicle's systems, specifications, and procedures for maintenance and repair. This manual is an essential resource for ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of this iconic American SUV.