1984 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
4 recalls — 12 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
85V034000 Mar 29, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
84V052000 Apr 23, 1984
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Defect Description
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE RETAINING CLIP WHICH IS NEEDED TO KEEP THE CLUTCH CABLE FROM CONTACTING THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. OVER AN EXTENDED TIME, THE CLUTCH CABLE COULD RUB THROUGH THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE, RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES.
Remedy
THE MISSING CLUTCH CABLE CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED AND THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
3 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM
TIRES
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 24, 2000
FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT RIPPING A 3" SPLIT IN THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. NLM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
LEFT OUTER CV BOOT FAILED. NLM
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2000
LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TIE RODS FAILED. NLM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 24, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
STEERING STICKS, POWER ASSIST IS REDUCED TO MANUAL MODE AFTER MOMENTARY JAMMING. ALMOST LEAVES THE ROAD BEFOR RECOVERY.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WENT AROUND BACK OF VEHICLE & LIFTED REAR DOOR (STATION WAGON). THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET GAVE WAY & FELL ON DRIVER'S HEAD. OWNER HAD CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE DUE TO DEFECTIVE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET. ALSO, HAD THE ENGINE CHANGED FIVE YEARS AGO & DID NOT HAVE MILEAGE. *AK
1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Sep 26, 1995
STEERING GEAR RACK FAILURE,CAUSING STEERING DIFFICULTY. *SD
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
SUB-FRAME SEPARATED FROM BODY DUE TO RUSTY WASHERS HOLDING BOLTS IN PLACE, CAUSING STEERING LINKAGE TO SEPARATE/LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *DSH
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
HEARD NOISE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. COULD HAVE CAUSED WHEEL TO FALL OFF. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 17, 1995
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FAILURE WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. TT THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Crash
3 injured
SEATS
Nov 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 17, 1995
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FAILURE WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. TT THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Crash
3 injured
STEERING
Jun 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 16, 1995
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1984 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Diesel | $3,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Diesel | $3,500 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 24.0 | Diesel | $3,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91142
Opened: Oct 25, 1991 — Closed: Jan 22, 1992
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DP89012
Opened: Jun 27, 1989 — Closed: Oct 12, 1989
STEERING FAILURE
STEERING FAILURE
PE89117
Opened: Apr 12, 1989 — Closed: Jul 5, 1989
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
SUMMARY:CHEVROLET DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES PROCEDURES FORCORRECTING MISADJUSTED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.OTHER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERSHAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTIONS TO CORRECT SIMILAR PROBLEMS.===
CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CELEBRITY across all model years (1982–1990).
21
Total Recalls
270
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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