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1982 Cadillac Cimarron

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Cimarron.

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Model year1988198719861985198419831982

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width66.1 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2588 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cimarron of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

13.7–15.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 13.70 sec — 1982 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1982Sedan 1.8L I-413.70 sec19.50 sec88 hpFWD
1982Sedan 1.8L I-415.80 sec22.00 sec88 hpFWD
1982Sedan 1.8L I-415.90 sec20.30 sec88 hpFWD
1983Sedan 2.0L I-414.60 sec20.30 sec88 hpFWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

82V021000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And CapReported 08/03/1982

UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Cimarron. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1982 Cimarron have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.