Model Identification

1987 Oldsmobile Calais Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, AutomaticSECTION Model Identification
NOTE: Repair procedures in this article are identified by body type. See MODEL IDENTIFICATION TABLE. Only vehicles available with power windows are listed.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Body Type & GM Division Model Name
"A" Body
Buick Century
Chevrolet Celebrity
Oldsmobile Ciera
Pontiac 6000
"B" Body
Buick Electra & LeSabre Wagon
Chevrolet Caprice
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Pontiac Safari
"C" Body
Buick Electra
Cadillac DeVille, Fleetwood
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
"D" Body
Cadillac Brougham
"E" Body
Buick Riviera
Cadillac Eldorado
Oldsmobile Toronado
"F" Body
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
"G" Body
Buick Regal
Chevrolet Caballero, El Camino, Monte Carlo
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Pontiac Grand Prix
"H" Body
Buick LeSabre
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Pontiac Bonneville
"J" Body
Buick Skyhawk
Cadillac Cimarron
Chevrolet Cavalier
Oldsmobile Firenza
Pontiac Sunbird
"K" Body
Cadillac Seville
"L" Body
Chevrolet Corsica, Beretta
"N" Body
Buick Skylark, Somerset
Pontiac Grand Am
Oldsmobile Calais
"P" Body
Pontiac Fiero
"S" Body
Chevrolet Nova
"T" Body
Chevrolet Chevette
Pontiac 1000
"Y" Body
Chevrolet Corvette
"V" Body
Cadillac (1) Allante
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When to See a Mechanic

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

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