1984 CHEVROLET CITATION
2 recalls, 10 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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries 6 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
LTR RE DEFECTIVE 1984 CHEVROLET CITATION, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION, REPLY ATTN. JOSEPH BACIGALUPI/SAN FRANCISCO OFC. *TS THE COMPLAINANT WAS THE PASSENGER ON A MOTORCYCLE WHICH WAS HIT BY A 1984 CHEVROLET CITATION. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS HIT WHEN THE CHEVROLET CITATION STALLED WHILE MAKING A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
2 deaths
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 27, 2005
CONSUMER WAS A PASSENGER ON MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE ON FREEWAY A VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED INTO TRAFFIC CRASHING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
2 deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 5, 2005
Incident date: May 19, 1984
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURNS VEHICLE ACCELERATED THEN STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER OF THE MOTORCYCLE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
2 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: May 10, 1999
REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE MAP SENSOR & THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING, PROBLEM STILL EXIST DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: May 10, 1999
REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE MAP SENSOR & THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING, PROBLEM STILL EXIST DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: May 10, 1999
REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE MAP SENSOR & THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING, PROBLEM STILL EXIST DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 1, 1999
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS THE PROBLEM AND IT GASPS AND DOES NOT WANT TO GO WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 9, 1999
I HAVE PUT SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THIS CAR TO MAKE IT SAFE AND KEEP IT RUNNING, HOWEVER MY MECHANIC IS WAS CONFUSED WHY THE CAR STILL WOULD NOT RUN. I FOUND OUT THAT THE DEFECT IN IN THE CARB. AND THAT THE DECELERATION VALVE IS STUCK CLOSED. THE COST WILL BE TO REBUILD IS $425.00. I SHOULD HAVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 25, 1997
VOLTAGE METER PRINTED CIRCUIT OVER HEATED, CAUSING COMPONENT TO JUMP OUT OF THE BOARD, RESULTING IN BATTERY/ALTERNATOR DAMAGE.
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 25, 1997
PARKING BRAKE RELEASES IT SELF WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS CLOSED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL UNTIL TRANSMISSION ENGAGES IF LEFT IN GEAR.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CITATION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP85026
Opened: Jul 16, 1985 , Closed: Aug 13, 1985
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
DP83007
Opened: Jan 18, 1983 , Closed: Feb 7, 1983
X-BODY LOCKUP OF REAR BRAKES
X-BODY LOCKUP OF REAR BRAKES
CHEVROLET CITATION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CITATION across all model years (1980, 1985).
18
Total Recalls
28
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths