1985 CADILLAC CIMARRON

2 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
86V073000 May 28, 1986
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. ... Read more
Remedy
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
87,174 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH1
STEERING1
STEERING Nov 20, 2006
Incident date: Oct 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. AFTER 15 SECONDS, THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED ITSELF. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ANY SP... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 22, 1999
1. ENGINE STALLS WHEN ENGAGING IN DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL. 2. WINDSHIELD WIPERS START WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL OR MAKING A TURN. 3. PAINT DELAMINATING (PEELING) ON ROOF AND HOOD.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Apr 22, 1999
1. ENGINE STALLS WHEN ENGAGING IN DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL. 2. WINDSHIELD WIPERS START WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL OR MAKING A TURN. 3. PAINT DELAMINATING (PEELING) ON ROOF AND HOOD.
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 31, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 31, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FALFUNCTIONED THREE TIMES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 28, 1995
Incident date: Dec 27, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 CADILLAC CIMARRON

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,800
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 27.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CADILLAC CIMARRON

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
000524001 Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

CADILLAC CIMARRON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC CIMARRON across all model years (1982, 1988).

15 Total Recalls
27 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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