1986 CADILLAC CIMARRON

3 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.
86V131000 Sep 19, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
106,111 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
86V056000 Apr 28, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
93,317 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1
SEATS Oct 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
DRIVER SEAT BROKE NOT SECURED TO CAR FLIPS BACK MAJOR SAFTY HAZARD MAY FALL INTO BACK SEAT WHEN ACCELERATING.
SEAT BELTS Jun 14, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
SEAT BELTS: WHEN EVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILS TO LOCK UP. THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE PASSENGER. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER CHECK OUT.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH FAILED. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jan 17, 1997
THE FUEL TANK HAS CORRODED AND CAUSED A LEAK. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 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 25.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
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) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 20.0 17.0 Regular $3,600

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, 1986 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

CADILLAC CIMARRON - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1987 1 9 View
1986 (current) 3 6
1985 2 6 View
1984 2 2 View
1983 5 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1978 0 1 View

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