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1989 Chevrolet Celebrity

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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39Owner complaints

Model-year median: 7

1Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
7Electrical System
6Engine And Engine Cooling
5Seat Belts
5Structure
4
All reported categories
Tires
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Power Train
2Seats
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Visibility
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Interior Lighting
1Steering
1Suspension
1Unknown Or Other
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 39 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 OPERAT…

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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

NHTSA ODI #717107

Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #808357

Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED, COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #806146

Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury

RECEIVED A SOFT PEDAL, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI #971057

Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA ODI #963732

Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI #962153

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

NHTSA ODI #481035

Official recalls

1

95V173000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Sep 15, 1995

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

PE94048 · SUB-FRAME Absorber Failure

Opened Jun 21, 1994 · Closed Dec 30, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling

There is no summary currently available

PE89117 · Brake Lamp Switch

Opened Apr 12, 1989 · Closed Jul 5, 1989

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUMMARY:CHEVROLET DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES PROCEDURES FORCORRECTING MISADJUSTED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.OTHER VEHICLE MANUFACTURERSHAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTIONS TO CORRECT SIMILAR PROBLEMS.===