1986 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
3 recalls, 38 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).
Complaint Statistics
38 total complaints
5 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 9, 2009
I WENT TO AUTO RECALLS .ORG AND FOUND RECALL ON MY 1986 CHEVY CELEBRITY 33,000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER KOOL CHEVROLET 3770 PLAINFIELD NE GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN 49505 (616)-364-9431 THEY SAID THEY COULD ONLY TRACE VIN NUMBERS BACK TO 1990.WAS REFERRED TO GM 1-800-222-1020 (SERVICE REQUEST 71-6933244... Read more
TIRES
Jul 11, 2008
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 CHEVEROLET CELEBRITY STATION WAGON. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR DOUGLAS TIRES, SIZE 195/75R14. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A TIRE STORE FOR A ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT TIRES. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, WHEN PURCHASING TIRES FROM WAL-MART, THE TIRES DID NOT FIT C... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 22, 2001
RECLINING BUCKET SEAT RECLINED ON ITS OWN. *AK
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Dec 19, 2000
THE CONSUMER HAD CRUISE CONTROL INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTER THE ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jul 25, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING
Jul 19, 2000
Incident date: May 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET HEARD A NOISE, STEERING CAME LOOSE. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND THE LOWER A FRAME ON THE LEFT FRONT WHICH IS BOLTED INTO THE CRADLE BROKE. MOUNT WHERE THE A FRAME BOLTS IN HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE A FRAME TO COME LOOSE AT THAT POINT. SINCE IT WAS NOT ATTA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 19, 2000
Incident date: May 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET HEARD A NOISE, STEERING CAME LOOSE. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND THE LOWER A FRAME ON THE LEFT FRONT WHICH IS BOLTED INTO THE CRADLE BROKE. MOUNT WHERE THE A FRAME BOLTS IN HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE A FRAME TO COME LOOSE AT THAT POINT. SINCE IT WAS NOT ATTA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 29, 1999
AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED, SHORTLY AFTER THE INSTALLATION THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH ALL AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNITS. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 29, 1999
AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED, SHORTLY AFTER THE INSTALLATION THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH ALL AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL UNITS. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
THE 86 CELEBRITY HAS DEFECTIVE ROTORS AND DRUMS. THE ROTORS DO NOT LAST MORE THAT A FEW THOUSAND MILE AND VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE BRAKES SOMETIMES LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 13, 1998
FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT DUE TO THE LACK OF UNDERCOATING UNDER VEHICLE. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE, DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. *AK
STEERING
Jan 7, 1998
POWER STEERING FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 7, 1997
Incident date: Sep 12, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TO DISENGAGE, WHICH MEANT THAT THE DRIVER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROTECTION AROUND HER. DRIVER WAS HURT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Oct 18, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. ONCE THE VEHICLE START ROLLING, THE SEAT BELT DISENGAGED ITSELF. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 7, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
REPETITIVE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN TEETH OF RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANISM AND EDGES OF WEBBING DURING EXTENSION/RETRACTION CAUSED 1/2 INCH TEAR IN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING DURING A COLLISION. THE SHOULDER BELT FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE; DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
COMPUTER FAILURE.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
RACK AND PINION LOCK STEERING SYSTEM LOCKS IN POSITION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 21, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AND STOPPING AT LIGHT THE CAR VIBRATES , CAR SOMETIMES WOULDN'T DOWN SHIFT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1987
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Apr 2, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINES ON ITS OWN. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT THE SHOULDER HARNESS SPLIT IN HALF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Sep 14, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL BY PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 12, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 30, 1995
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
ELECTRICAL RESULTED IN FIRE UNDER DASH BOARD IN AREA OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 29, 1995
WHEN THE CAR STALL CONSUMER THINK IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 10, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUSED A FIRE . *AK
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Mar 24, 1995
EXCESSIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AFTER COLD START. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
EMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 5, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL AND DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 6, 1995
Incident date: Mar 31, 1995
IGNITION COIL/DISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS/STALLING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 6, 1995
Incident date: Apr 6, 1993
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC, CARBURETOR DOESN'T MIX SUBSTANCE PROPERLY. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 7, 1995
THE STEERING IN COLD WEATHER IS DIFFICULT TO TURN. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1990
REPLACEMENT OF STEERING RACK DUE TO FLUID LEAK. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 3, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
FRONT END INSTABILITY, WHEN DRIVING ON EVEN PAVEMENT IN HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE AROUND. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
CAR STALLS WITH GAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN ON A HILL FACING DOWN, CAR WILL NOT START. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 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) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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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