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1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan

The 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan is a 135-hp 4.1-liter V8 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 135 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque.

The Fleetwood Brougham measures 221.0 inches long on a 121.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeOHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads
Displacement4.1 L
Horsepower135 hp
Torque190 lb-ft
Injection TypeClosed-loop digital fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic with overdrive
Dimensions & Weight
Length221 in
Width75.3 in
Height56.7 in
Wheelbase121.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Cadillac FLEETWOOD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 4, 1993 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.

Remedy: THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

NHTSA campaign 93E019000

May 9, 1990 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.

Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.

Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.

NHTSA campaign 90V093000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Cadillac FLEETWOOD

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Cadillac FLEETWOOD. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 26, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE FAILED.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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