1983 Cadillac Cimarron Base Auto
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- Photo: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron in Bluish Silver, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Cimarron 1 -- 07-01-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Cimarron 2 -- 07-01-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Cadillac Cimarron Ultra - rear by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Cadillac Cimarron Ultra - interior by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Cadillac Cimarron Base Auto is an 86-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 86 horsepower.
The Cimarron measures 177.8 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,639 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-4 (Chevrolet-built LQ5) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 86 hp |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 125C) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-beam axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.8 in |
| Width | 66.3 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,639 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Cadillac Cimarron Base Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Cadillac CIMARRON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Oct 26, 1987 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY.
Consequence: IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy: REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.
NHTSA campaign 87V165000
May 7, 1987 · SEATS
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
Consequence: DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
NHTSA campaign 87V079000
Oct 13, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
NHTSA campaign 83V105000
Oct 7, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Remedy: THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V096000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.