1986 Chevrolet Celebrity
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 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).
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
Owner complaints
33 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
I went to auto recalls .org and found recall on my 1986 chevy celebrity 33,000 miles. Contacted dealer kool chevrolet 3770 plainfield ne grand rapids michigan 49505 (616)-364-9431 they said they could only trace vin numbers back to 1990.was referred to gm 1-800-222-1020 (service request…
I went to auto recalls .org and found recall on my 1986 chevy celebrity 33,000 miles. Contacted dealer kool chevrolet 3770 plainfield ne grand rapids michigan 49505 (616)-364-9431 they said they could only trace vin numbers back to 1990.was referred to gm 1-800-222-1020 (service request 71-693324446) I was told there was no recall and I should take it in and pay to have it diagnosed. The dealer told me the same thing. I am the second owner having purchased it in the last year. Mike russell *tr
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 cheverolet celebrity station wagon. the vehicle has goodyear douglas tires, size 195/75r14. the contact took his vehicle to a tire store for a routine replacement of the front tires. on more than one occasion, when purchasing tires from wal-mart, the tires did not fit…
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 cheverolet celebrity station wagon. the vehicle has goodyear douglas tires, size 195/75r14. the contact took his vehicle to a tire store for a routine replacement of the front tires. on more than one occasion, when purchasing tires from wal-mart, the tires did not fit correctly due to improper lubrication and mounting. as a result, the tires made a thumping sound when driving. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 350,000.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Reclining bucket seat reclined on its own. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
The consumer had cruise control installed on vehicle, shortly after the addition, the cruise control accelerated the engine when the brakes were depressed, this happened because of a defective brake switch. *slc
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering · Structure › Frame and members
While driving on city street heard a noise, steering came loose. pulled into a service station, and the lower a frame on the left front which IS bolted into the cradle broke. mount where the a frame bolts in had cracked which caused the a frame to come loose at that point. Since it was not attached steering was not effective.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
After market cruise control unit installed, shortly after the installation the cruise control accelerated the engine when the brakes were depressed due to defective brake switch, dealership stated that this was a problem with all after market cruise control units. mjs
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor
The 86 celebrity has defective rotors and drums. the rotors do not last more that a few thousand mile and vehicle starts to jerk when brakes are applied. the brakes sometimes lock up without warning.
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame has rusted out due to the lack of undercoating under vehicle. Owner IS very concerned for safety. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Inside door handles broke, door cannot be opened from inside. *ak
- Steering
Power steering failure.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle was involved in a collision, and the vehicle rolled over which caused the driver's seat belt to disengage, which meant that the driver did not have any protection around her. Driver was hurt. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle was involved in a collision, and the vehicle rolled over. Once the vehicle start rolling, the seat belt disengaged itself. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Repetitive engagement between teeth of retractor locking mechanism and edges of webbing during extension/retraction caused 1/2 inch tear in driver's side seat belt webbing during a collision. The shoulder belt failed, causing driver to be ejected from vehicle. Driver sustained fatal injuries. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Inside door handles broke; door cannot be opened from the inside. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion lock steering system locks in position.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When driving and stopping at light the car vibrates , car sometimes wouldn't down shift . Please describe . *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering failed. *Sd
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
'Cold power steering'. *Sd
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's seat back reclines on its own. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
While in an accident the shoulder harness split in half. please describe. tt
- Steering
The car went out of control by pulling out of the driveway. Please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seat belt failure, seat belt will not retract. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Electrical resulted in fire under dash board in area of steering wheel. Please describe details. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
When the car stall consumer think it the electrical system . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
- Front brake disc/hub sep
There is no summary currently available
- 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.======
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