Model Identification: Notes

1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Repair procedures in this article are identified by body type. The following table lists the General Motors division, model name, and body type for 1983 to 1987 year models.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Body Type & GM Division Model Name
"A" Body
Buick Century
Chevrolet Celebrity
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Pontiac 6000 & 6000 STE
"B" Body
Buick Estate Wagon, LeSabre (1983-85)
Chevrolet Impala, Caprice
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 88 (1983-85)
Pontiac Parisienne, 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 El Camino, Monte Carlo
GMC Caballero
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Pontiac Bonneville (1983-86), Gran Prix
"H" Body
Buick LeSabre (1986-87)
Oldsmobile Delta 88 (1986-87)
Pontiac Bonneville (1987)
"J" Body
Buick Skyhawk
Cadillac Cimarron
Chevrolet Cavalier
Oldsmobile Firenza
Pontiac Sunbird, 2000
"K" Body - Cadillac Seville
"L" Body - Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica
"N" Body
Buick Skylark, Somerset, Somerset Regal
Oldsmobile Calais
Pontiac Grand Am
"P" Body - Pontiac Fiero
"T" Body
Chevrolet Chevette
Pontiac 1000
"X" Body
Buick Skylark (1983-85)
Chevrolet Citation II (1983-85)
Oldsmobile Omega (1983-85)
Pontiac Phoenix (1983-85)
"Y" Body - Chevrolet Corvette
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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.