1985 Chevrolet Celebrity
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
Clutch cable IS not properly secured causing the cable to contact the master cylinder brake pipe. consequence of defect: over a period of time this may cause wear through, brake fluid leak and partial loss of braking action which could…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Secure clutch cable to preclude contact with master cylinder brake pipe. Also, replace brake pipe if it shows any sign of wear.
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
15 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Purchased a use 1985 chev. Celebrity classic 10-16-2007 that only had 46,722 miles. it had a strong gas smell that would not let me drive the car because of health and safety concerns. I drove the car short distance and even now only have 74, 912 miles on it. I feel the car came from the factory…
Purchased a use 1985 chev. Celebrity classic 10-16-2007 that only had 46,722 miles. it had a strong gas smell that would not let me drive the car because of health and safety concerns. I drove the car short distance and even now only have 74, 912 miles on it. I feel the car came from the factory like this because an old man that died had the car. It looked like new when I purchased it. even now it drive like a new car. the gas IS leaking from some where so the smell, leak and cost of gas make it where I can't afford to drive it. right now I only drive it to keep the battery charged. please help. *tr
- Steering
Email consumer letter regarding gm power steering recall.*mr 1985 eurosport wagon developed a problem where power steering was lost while making left turns at low speeds.*mr
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
Replaced fuse for rear window defroster and smelled burning. The plastic piece that covers the contact to the window was begining to melt. The oem spacer was a piece of foam that had long since crumbed to nothing. yd
- Power train › Axle assembly
Well maintained/rustproofed at purchase /rear axal let loose while turn in driveway of home. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission went out without prior notice. Dealership was aware of problem. consumer will fill out more information if needed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Steering
There IS a knocking noise coming from the catalyitc converter ,and the vehicle IS stalling. also, has problem with the steering. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Structure › Frame and members · Vehicle speed control
Structure rusted through where the rear axle and the unibody connects.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Tail pipe failed and replaced.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Muffler fell off while traveling. *Dh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Coolant escaping from engine due to broken head bolt. *Sd
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Failure of the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Catalytic converter failure, had to replaced three times. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission leaks.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Driveline
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Headlamp switch failure
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- Power st. Assist
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
- Windshield wipers
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the…
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it IS imperativethat this matter receive management support.status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@
- Rear brake lockup
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