1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
1 recalls — 53 complaints
95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
4 crashes 2 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
TIRES
Jun 18, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
1989 CHEVY CELEBRITY SUFFERED A TIRE BLOWOUT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND SPUN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY THEN STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT. *NJ THE CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 19-0473-91 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 31, 2003
THE ROOF RACK HAD SEPARATED WITH TWO BIKES ATTACHED TO IT WHILE IN MOTION, AND HAD FLOWN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE THIN FABRICATION OF THE HEATER CORE TUBING ALLOWED LEAKAGE INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN CAUSE PROLONGED INHALATION OF TOXIC FUMES, AND THE SENSOR THAT HITS ON THE CAMSHAFT HAS A SMALL MAGN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mar 31, 2003
THE ROOF RACK HAD SEPARATED WITH TWO BIKES ATTACHED TO IT WHILE IN MOTION, AND HAD FLOWN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE THIN FABRICATION OF THE HEATER CORE TUBING ALLOWED LEAKAGE INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN CAUSE PROLONGED INHALATION OF TOXIC FUMES, AND THE SENSOR THAT HITS ON THE CAMSHAFT HAS A SMALL MAGN... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 31, 2003
THE ROOF RACK HAD SEPARATED WITH TWO BIKES ATTACHED TO IT WHILE IN MOTION, AND HAD FLOWN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE THIN FABRICATION OF THE HEATER CORE TUBING ALLOWED LEAKAGE INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN CAUSE PROLONGED INHALATION OF TOXIC FUMES, AND THE SENSOR THAT HITS ON THE CAMSHAFT HAS A SMALL MAGN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WERE UNABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Mar 3, 2001
PE00 048 CONSUMER BOUGHT TWO MICHELIN TIRES FROM SEARS, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTEN, AND MANAGER AT SEARS TOLD HER THAT TIRES WERE NOT ON WARRANTY FOR ROTTEN TIRES. *AK
TIRES
Feb 14, 2001
THIS TIRE FAILED 3 TIMES, EACH TIME DUE TO STUD PENETRATION. WE PURCHASED THESE TIRES FROM LES SCHWAB IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. THE THREE STUD PENETRATIONS OCCURED ON 2-1-01, 2-7-01 AND 2-8-01. EACH TIME WE TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO LES SCHWAB, THEY PATCHED THE AREA WHERE THE STUD(S) HAD PENETRATED FREE OF C... Read more
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
PURCHASE DATE 3/16/2000 FELT BUMP AND I STOP CAR .TIRE WAS COMPLETELY RIPED APART (THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS LINE ALSO) (DOT NUMBER: U9KA TIRESIZE: P195/75R14)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 16, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NOT UNLATCH, AND WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM, OWNER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. *AK *ML
SEATS
Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Mar 17, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40-45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED, AND HINGE BROKE ON THE INSIDE, THROWING CONSUMER TO HIS BACK AT AN ANGLE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 23, 1999
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT D... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Jun 4, 1994
THE INFORMATION ON OUR CAR RECEIVED FROM 'WWW.CARFAX.COM' SAYS ABOUT ODOMETER ROLLED BACK BY MORE THAN 80,000MILES. IT LOOKS LIKE THAT WAS DONE BY A DEALER. IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT THE ODOMETER IS REMOVED FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION. WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS REGISTERED AT NY DMV WITH THE ODOMET... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Nov 30, 1998
Incident date: Nov 17, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. WINDSHEILD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 20, 1998
Incident date: Feb 24, 1996
WHILE WAITING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC, HE CAR SUDDENLY TRIED TO LURCH FORWARD, THE IDLE BEGAN REVVING AS IF I WAS GOING EXTREMELY FAST AND I HAD TO PLACE ALL MY WEIGHT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM GOING FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ONE PERIOD OF IT OCCURED EVERY DAY FROM 11/5/96... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
ENGINE STALLS UPON COMING TO A STOP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1997
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED 4 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 30, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 30, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 30, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Dec 3, 1996
FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED, COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Nov 11, 1996
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED 4 TIMES.
SEATS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 8, 1996
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR DENIED BY DEALER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 19, 1996
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE ACCELERATES . PLEASE DESCRIBE
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
HATCH LATCH FAILED, CAUSING REAR HATCH TO COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *SKD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Jan 25, 1996
THE HATCH RELEASE DOESN'T LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Jan 25, 1996
THE HATCH RELEASE DOESN'T LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 10, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 16, 1995
THE WASHER THAT LEADS TO THE SUB FRAME BROKE PE94-048. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND DO NOT RESTRAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 7, 1995
THE BATTERY KEEP GOING DEAD THIS IS THE THIRD BATTERY DEALER SAID THE COURTESY LIGHT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 7, 1995
THE BATTERY KEEP GOING DEAD THIS IS THE THIRD BATTERY DEALER SAID THE COURTESY LIGHT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Nov 7, 1995
Incident date: Nov 7, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS FAILED, BOTH DOORS HAVE FALLEN OFF, HINGES BROKE OFF. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Jun 16, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF THE BUCKLE. TT
Crash
2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Oct 25, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
THE REAR LATCH IN THE BACK WILL NOT STAY CLOSED AND UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. TT THE REAR LATCH OPENS ON HIGHWAY OR ON BUMPS, GETTING WORSE AS TIME PASSES. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Oct 6, 1993
RECEIVED A SOFT PEDAL, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
FUEL FEED HOSE FAILURE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
CRACKED LOWER CONTROL ARM. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
JAMMED BELT. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Apr 24, 1995
STATION WAGON REAR HATCH DOOR WILL POP OPEN WHILE IN USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Apr 12, 1995
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 12, 1995
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1993
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 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) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
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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