Model Identification

1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham, 2D Coupe, 3.8 3SECTION Model Identification

Adjustment and replacement procedures in this article are referred to by model or body type. The following table lists GM division, model name and body type.

GENERAL MOTORS MODELS

Body Type & GM Division Model Name
A Body 
Buick Century
Chevrolet Celebrity
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Pontiac 6000
B Body 
Buick LeSabre
Chevrolet Impala, Caprice
Pontiac Parisienne
F Body 
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
G Body 
Buick Regal
Chevrolet El Camino, Monte Carlo
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix
J Body 
Buick Skyhawk
Chevrolet Cavalier
Oldsmobile Firenza
Pontiac Sunbird, 2000
N Body 
Buick Somerset Regal
Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am
P Body 
Pontiac Fiero
S Body 
Chevrolet Nova
T Body 
Chevrolet Chevette
Pontiac 1000
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.