1985 Cadillac Cimarron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. Newest first.
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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could fall off the air cleaner assembly and land on the exhaust manifold creating a fire hazard. consequence of defect: if the car IS being operated at the…
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
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 speed, the power steering pump became noisy as the fluid leaked out.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Suspension › Front
While driving vehicle pulls to the right. also, alternator falfunctioned three times. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration caused consumer to have an accident. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Headlamp switch failure
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- Power st. Assist
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
- Sudden accel
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis:status: gm responded by letter dated 12 february 1987.ea closed on8/7/87.===
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Underhood fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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