There have been 8 safety recalls for the Cadillac Cimarron. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Cadillac Cimarron.
If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Buick Skyhawk, 1983 Cadillac Cimarron, 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Buick Skyhawk, 1984 Buick Skyhawk, 1983 Cadillac Cimarron, 1984 Cadillac Cimarron, 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1983 Pontiac Sunbird, 1984 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Buick Electra, 1986 Buick Estate, 1986 Buick Lesabre, 1986 Cadillac Cimarron, 1986 Chevrolet C15, 1986 Chevrolet C25, 1986 Chevrolet C35, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1986 Chevrolet Chevette, 1986 Chevrolet G15, 1986 Chevrolet G25, 1986 Chevrolet G35, 1986 Chevrolet K15, 1986 Chevrolet K25, 1986 Chevrolet K35, 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1986 Chevrolet P25, 1986 Chevrolet P35, 1986 Chevrolet S15, 1986 Chevrolet T15, 1986 GMC C15, 1986 GMC C25, 1986 GMC C35, 1986 GMC G15, 1986 GMC G25, 1986 GMC G35, 1986 GMC K15, 1986 GMC K25, 1986 GMC K35, 1986 GMC P25, 1986 GMC P35(light), 1986 GMC S15, 1986 GMC T15, 1986 Pontiac 2000, 1986 Pontiac 6000, 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1986 Pontiac T1000 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Buick Skyhawk, 1985 Cadillac Cimarron, 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: 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 time that the plastic trim cover falls off, an engine compartment fire could occur ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Buick Estate, 1986 Cadillac Cimarron, 1986 Cadillac Deville, 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1986 Chevrolet Chevette, 1985 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette, 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1986 GMC Gm Of Canada, 1985 GMC GMC, 1986 GMC GMC, 1986 Pontiac 1000, 1986 Pontiac 6000, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville, 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1986 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) | 126,319 |
| May. 7, 1987 | Seats | 1,136,407 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| May. 28, 1986 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 87,174 |
| Apr. 28, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 93,317 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Oct. 7, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors | 12,721 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1986 Cadillac Cimarron | 2 |
| 1985 Cadillac Cimarron | 1 |
| 1984 Cadillac Cimarron | 1 |
| 1983 Cadillac Cimarron | 4 |
| 1982 Cadillac Cimarron | 1 |