1983 Oldsmobile Omega
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Oldsmobile Omega is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1983 Oldsmobile Omega at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1983 Oldsmobile Omega recalls 1
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Fix: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1983 Oldsmobile Omega — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
POWER ST. ASSIST Closed
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER: GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS. THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS. IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS: WEARING OF THE RACK AND PINION HOUSING AND LOW AMBIENT TEMPCAN CAUSE TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER ASSIST. TEFLON O RINGS FAI…
NHTSA #EA87006 · Steering · opened Dec 1986 · closed Sep 1988ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Closed
NHTSA #PE85016 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Dec 1984 · closed Mar 1985An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the OMEGA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1983 Oldsmobile Omega. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Not Entered
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER DURING BRAKING. THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION
Transport Canada #1983084 · Oct 1984Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Oldsmobile Omega
The Oldsmobile Omega is a compact car manufactured and marketed from 1973 to 1984 by Oldsmobile, as the brand's most affordable, entry level vehicle — across three distinct generations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.