Defect
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…
Remedy
REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
1985 Cadillac Cimarron Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1985 Cadillac Cimarron has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 87,174 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STEERING
SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1crashes
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“While driving vehicle pulls to the right. Also, alternator falfunctioned three times. *ak”
“While driving vehicle pulls to the right. Also, alternator falfunctioned three times. *ak”
“Sudden acceleration caused consumer to have an accident. Tt”
“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.”
“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.”
Defect investigations
Investigation DP86019 Opened 1986-09-12 · closed 1986-12-22
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
Investigation EA87006 Opened 1986-12-16 · closed 1988-09-19
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…
Investigation EA87007 Opened 1986-12-16 · closed 1987-08-07
SUDDEN ACCEL
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ANALYSIS:STATUS: GM RESPONDED BY LETTER DATED 12 FEBRUARY 1987.EA CLOSED ON8/7/87.===
Investigation PE86031 Opened 1986-02-18 · closed 1986-06-10
UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
Investigation PE88027 Opened 1988-02-09 · closed 1988-05-11
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
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Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Cadillac Cimarron as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.