1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
3 recalls, 25 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).
85V135000 Oct 23, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH, BRAKE ... Read more
Remedy
SECURE CLUTCH CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. ALSO, REPLACE BRAKE PIPE IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF WEAR.
84V132000 Oct 16, 1984
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
25 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 21, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2007
PURCHASED A USE 1985 CHEV. CELEBRITY CLASSIC 10-16-2007 THAT ONLY HAD 46,722 MILES. IT HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL THAT WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS. I DROVE THE CAR SHORT DISTANCE AND EVEN NOW ONLY HAVE 74, 912 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THE CAR CAME FROM THE FACTORY ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 4, 2004
EMAIL CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING GM POWER STEERING RECALL.*MR 1985 EUROSPORT WAGON DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE POWER STEERING WAS LOST WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS.*MR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
May 14, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2001
REPLACED FUSE FOR REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER AND SMELLED BURNING. THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT COVERS THE CONTACT TO THE WINDOW WAS BEGINING TO MELT. THE OEM SPACER WAS A PIECE OF FOAM THAT HAD LONG SINCE CRUMBED TO NOTHING. YD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
REPLACED FUSE FOR REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER AND SMELLED BURNING. THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT COVERS THE CONTACT TO THE WINDOW WAS BEGINING TO MELT. THE OEM SPACER WAS A PIECE OF FOAM THAT HAD LONG SINCE CRUMBED TO NOTHING. YD
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
WELL MAINTAINED/RUSTPROOFED AT PURCHASE /REAR AXAL LET LOOSE WHILE TURN IN DRIVEWAY OF HOME. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 1, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER WILL FILL OUT MORE INFORMATION IF NEEDED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 28, 1999
THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYITC CONVERTER ,AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *AK
STEERING
May 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 28, 1999
THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYITC CONVERTER ,AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
May 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 28, 1999
THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYITC CONVERTER ,AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 5, 1999
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 1998
LOCATION OF CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF R/A SWITCH ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 23, 1998
STRUCTURE RUSTED THROUGH WHERE THE REAR AXLE AND THE UNIBODY CONNECTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE CABLE EXTENSION FAILED AND REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 27, 1997
TAIL PIPE FAILED AND REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 27, 1997
ELECTRONIC MODULE FAILED AND REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 27, 1997
REAR ROTORS FAILED AND REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 1997
MOTOR MOUNT FAILED AND REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
MUFFLER FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 29, 1995
COOLANT ESCAPING FROM ENGINE DUE TO BROKEN HEAD BOLT. *SD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 21, 1996
FAILURE OF THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE, HAD TO REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1985
TRANSMISSION LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING/ ENGINE LEAKS FLUID. *TW
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Feb 17, 1995
Incident date: Feb 16, 1995
FRAME THAT HOLDS WHEELS AND ENGINE SEPARATED/BROKE FROM 2/3 OF FRAME; LOSS OF STEERING; SPEED 30 MPH; DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE; REPEATED NOISE/LOSS OF STEERING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 1995
Incident date: Feb 16, 1995
FRAME THAT HOLDS WHEELS AND ENGINE SEPARATED/BROKE FROM 2/3 OF FRAME; LOSS OF STEERING; SPEED 30 MPH; DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE; REPEATED NOISE/LOSS OF STEERING.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Diesel | $3,050 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Diesel | $3,050 |
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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