Chevrolet Celebrity complaints by model year
190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1983–1992. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Celebrity recalls (15)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Celebrity model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95V173000 | Sep 15, 1995 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM | 1989, 1990 | — |
| 92V124000 | Sep 1, 1992 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BENCH:BACK REST | 1990 | — |
| 88V164000 | Oct 18, 1988 | FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC | 1988 | — |
| 88V048000 | Apr 1, 1988 | SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER | 1988 | — |
| 86V131000 | Sep 19, 1986 | LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS | 1986 | — |
| 86V056000 | Apr 28, 1986 | LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS | 1986 | — |
| 85V135000 | Oct 23, 1985 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC | 1985 | — |
| 85V034000 | Mar 29, 1985 | FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC | 1984 | — |
| 84V132000 | Oct 16, 1984 | FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING | 1985 | — |
| 84V052000 | Apr 23, 1984 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:FLEXIBLE | 1984 | — |
| 84V011000 | Feb 6, 1984 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH | 1984 | — |
| 83V105000 | Oct 13, 1983 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DIFFERENTIAL:PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 1983 | — |
| 83V092000 | Sep 14, 1983 | EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LINKAGES AND CA | 1983 | — |
| 83V007000 | Jan 1, 1983 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC | 1982 | — |
| 82V021000 | Mar 8, 1982 | FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK | 1982 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Chevrolet Celebrity FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Celebrity had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Celebrity model year from 1982 to 1992. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Celebrity year has the most complaints?
Among the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 1987 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (44) and the 1982 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Celebrity problems?
Across the 1983–1992 model years, owners most often name the steering, engine and engine cooling, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Celebrity get?
EPA rates the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity at 20 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.