Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Model Identification
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.
| 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 | |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | |
| Pontiac | Bonneville (1983-86), Gran Prix | |
| "H" Body | ||
| Buick | LeSabre (1986-87) | |
| Pontiac | Bonneville (1987) | |
| Oldsmobile | Delta 88 (1986-87) | |
| "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 | |
| Chevrolet | Citation II | |
| Oldsmobile | Omega | |
| Pontiac | Phoenix | |
| "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:
- • 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.
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