Chevrolet Celebrity 1984
Model Celebrity made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and steering. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and seats. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/38/29 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/33/25 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 816 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 5 | 83 817 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/38/29 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/30/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 83 810 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 831230 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 8 | 83 817 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/38/29 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/32/25 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 8310 5 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 83 819 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 25/38/29 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/29/23 | $ 938 | 8 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/31/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 831230 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 8310 5 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 83 819 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V052000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 01/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 357 | 04/27/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/23/1984 | 05/08/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The vehicles were assembled without the retaining clip which is needed to keep the clutch cable from contacting the master cylinder brake pipe. over an extended time, the clutch cable could rub through the master cylinder brake pipe, resulting in a brake fluid leak and loss of front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The missing clutch cable clip will be installed and the brake pipe will be replaced, if necessary, at no cost to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.system: power train; clutch cable clip.consequences of defect: the remaining portion of the dual braking system willenable the vehicle to stop, but the stopping distance will be increased withoutprior warning. this could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1985 | 07/24/1987 | POWER BRAKE ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 06/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Left outer cv boot failed. nlm | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/17/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| The driver and passenger side seat failure when vehicle was rear ended. tt three people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 09/17/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| The driver and passenger side seat failure when vehicle was rear ended. tt three people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/16/1995 | |||
| During brake application steering locks up when making right hand turns. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 8000 | ||
| Steering sticks, power assist is reduced to manual mode after momentary jamming. almost leaves the road befor recovery. | |||
| 01/01/1985 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Left and right outer tie rods failed. nlm | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 09/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Steering gear rack failure,causing steering difficulty. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Had parked vehicle & went around back of vehicle & lifted rear door (station wagon). the gas cylinder bracket gave way & fell on driver's head. owner had cerebral hemorrhage due to defective gas cylinder bracket. also, had the engine changed five years ago & did not have mileage. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Sub-frame separated from body due to rusty washers holding bolts in place, causing steering linkage to separate/loss of control of vehicle. *dsh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle out of alignment. nlm | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| Heard noise the inner and outer tie rods on the right hand side. could have caused wheel to fall off. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone tire experienced a blow out ripping a 3 split in the side of the tire. nlm | |||