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1985 Chevrolet CelebrityProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints151 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling81
Power train40
Steering30
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10
Visibility10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1985 Chevrolet Celebrity recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1985 vs. every other Celebrity year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Celebrity median. How we score

'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR BRAKE LOCKUPC85007 · closed May 18, 1989
    Led to recall 66V-003
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPERSEA86025 · closed Mar 2, 1988
    No recall
  3. POWER ST. ASSISTEA87006 · closed Sep 19, 1988
    No recall
  4. HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILUREPE88027 · closed May 11, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Celebrity owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FRAME THAT HOLDS WHEELS AND ENGINE SEPARATED/BROKE FROM 2/3 OF FRAME; LOSS OF STEERING; SPEED 30 MPH; DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE; REPEATED NOISE/LOSS OF STEERING.
Complaint 960187 · Feb 17, 1995
THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYITC CONVERTER,AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. ALSO, HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. *AK
Complaint 837946 · May 14, 1999

Own a 1985 Celebrity?

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