1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

1 recalls — 50 complaints

95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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."
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.
2,216,325 vehicles affected
TIRES Jun 18, 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 MAGNET AFFIXED TO IT WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY MISSING. MR SCC
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 MAGNET AFFIXED TO IT WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY MISSING. MR SCC
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 MAGNET AFFIXED TO IT WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE PARTIALLY MISSING. MR SCC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 10, 2001
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
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 CHARGE AS STATED IN THEIR SERVICE WARRANTY AGREEMENT. ON THE THIRD OCCURANCE, WE REPLACED THE TIRE AND RETAINED IT FOR EVIDENCE AND WAS INFORMED BY LES SCHWAB THAT THIS BRAND OF STUDDED TIRE WAS VERY LIKELY TO HAVE A STUD PENETRATION PROBLEM AND THAT THEY WERE DEALING WITH A HIGH VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS. THEY SUGGESTED THAT WE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND THE NHTSA DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT WE HAD WITH THE TIRE. THE SECOND OCCURANCE HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE IN ROUTE TO BEND OR. WHICH IS 135 MILES FROM OUR TOWN ON HWY 97 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ZONE. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN BEND ONLY THEN WERE WE INFORMED BY A FELLOW MOTORIST THAT WE HAD A VERY FLAT TIRE. THE THIRD OCCURANCE HAPPENED THAT NIGHT WHILE WE WERE SLEEPING. WE WOKE UP TO FIND THAT OUR TIRE WAS SO FLAT WE WERE UNABLE TO REINFLATE IT WITHOUT THE USE OF "FIX-A-FLAT". THEN WE WENT TO THE LES SCHWAB ON 97, REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE PEOPLE THAT TOOK CARE OF US INFORMED OF THE PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THIS PARTICULAR BRAND AND TYPE OF STUDDED TIRE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HYJ7WF2 TIRESIZE: P185/75R14)
TIRES Oct 17, 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
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
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
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Jan 9, 2000
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 DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Jan 9, 2000
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 DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Jan 9, 2000
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 DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 13, 1999
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 ODOMETER READING 66705. IF THE 'CARFAX' INFORMATION IS CORRECT SOMEBODY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THANK YOU.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Nov 30, 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
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 TO 11/30/96. ALSO AT TIMES THE ODORMETER HAS SUDDENLY STARTED CLICKING MILES VERY FAST. IN ONE MILE STRETCH 200 MILES WERE ADDED TO THE ODORMETER. THIS STOPPED AFTER COMPLETE STOP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Mar 31, 1998
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
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 27, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Mar 25, 1997
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED 4 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Jan 30, 1997
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
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
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
FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED, COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Dec 10, 1996
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED 4 TIMES.
SEATS Nov 14, 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
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jan 18, 1996
THE WASHER THAT LEADS TO THE SUB FRAME BROKE PE94-048. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 27, 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
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS FAILED, BOTH DOORS HAVE FALLEN OFF, HINGES BROKE OFF. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 27, 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
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
RECEIVED A SOFT PEDAL, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 22, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 24, 1995
FUEL FEED HOSE FAILURE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM May 24, 1995
CRACKED LOWER CONTROL ARM. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION May 24, 1995
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 24, 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
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD