1989 Chevrolet Celebrity
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
39 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
1989 chevy celebrity suffered a tire blowout. consumer lost control and spun off the right side of the roadway then struck an embankment. *nj the consumer suffered injuries. Ohio traffic crash report # 19-0473-91 updated 04/15/10 *bf
- Engine and engine cooling · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The roof rack had separated with two bikes attached to it while in motion, and had flown off of the vehicle. the thin fabrication of the heater core tubing allowed leakage into the vehicle which can cause prolonged inhalation of toxic fumes, and the sensor that hits on the camshaft has a small magnet affixed to it which was found to be partially missing. mr scc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side buckle would not latch. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to find a replacement part. Asking nhtsa to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Tires
PE00 048 consumer bought two michelin tires from sears, needed to be replaced because tires were dry rotten, and manager at sears told her that tires were not on warranty for rotten tires. *Ak
- Tires
This tire failed 3 times, each time due to stud penetration. We purchased these tires from les schwab in november of 2000. The three stud penetrations occured on 2-1-01, 2-7-01 and 2-8-01. Each time we took the tire back to les schwab, they patched the area where the stud(s) had penetrated free of…
This tire failed 3 times, each time due to stud penetration. We purchased these tires from les schwab in november of 2000. The three stud penetrations occured on 2-1-01, 2-7-01 and 2-8-01. Each time we took the tire back to les schwab, they patched the area where the stud(s) had penetrated free of charge as stated in their service warranty agreement. On the third occurance, we replaced the tire and retained it for evidence and was informed by les schwab that this brand of studded tire was very likely to have a stud penetration problem and that they were dealing with a high volume of complaints. They suggested that we contact an attorney and the nhtsa due to problems that we had with the tire. The second occurance happened while we were in route to bend or. Which IS 135 miles from our town on hwy 97 which IS a 55 mph zone. When we arrived in bend only then were we informed by a fellow motorist that we had a very flat tire. The third occurance happened that night while we were sleeping. We woke up to find that our tire was so flat we were unable to reinflate it without the use of "fix-a-flat". Then we went to the les schwab on 97, replaced the tire and the people that took care of us informed of the problems in the past with this particular brand and type of studded tire. *ak (dot number: hyj7wf2 tiresize: p185/75r14)
- Tires
Purchase date 3/16/2000 felt bump and I stop car .tire was completely riped apart (there should be a recall for this line also) (dot number: U9KA tiresize: p195/75r14)
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt on the driver's side would not unlatch, and was no longer functioning. seat belt had to be cut. dealer was notified about the problem, owner will have to pay for replacement. *Ak *ML
- Seats
While driving at about 40-45mph on the highway, all of a sudden was hit from the rear. Upon impact, driver's side seat collapsed, and hinge broke on the inside, throwing consumer to his back at an angle. contacted manufacturer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
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…
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
- Unknown or other
The information on our car received from 'www.carfax.com' says about odometer rolled back by more than 80,000miles. It looks like that was done by a dealer. It IS easy to see that the odometer IS removed from its normal position. when we bought the car it was registered at ny dmv with the odometer reading 66705. If the 'carfax' information IS correct somebody should be responsible. Thank you.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The consumer has been experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor. windsheild wipers work intermittently. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While waiting in stopped traffic, he car suddenly tried to lurch forward, the idle began revving as if I was going extremely fast and I had to place all my weight on the brake pedal to keep the car from going forward. this has happened several times. one period of it occured every day from…
While waiting in stopped traffic, he car suddenly tried to lurch forward, the idle began revving as if I was going extremely fast and I had to place all my weight on the brake pedal to keep the car from going forward. this has happened several times. one period of it occured every day from 11/5/96 to 11/30/96. also at times the odormeter has suddenly started clicking miles very fast. in one mile stretch 200 miles were added to the odormeter. this stopped after complete stop.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Fuel injectors failed due to faulty wiring.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls upon coming to a stop.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Electronic control module failed 4 times.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Brake failure, in for repair, replaced rotors and disc pads, lockup due failure of calipers, also the adjusters failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Front brake hoses are cracked, could eventually break through, resulting in loss of braking power. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Electronic control unit failed 4 times.
- Seats
Seat belt recall repair denied by dealer.
- Vehicle speed control
When coming to a stop the engine accelerates . Please describe
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
Hatch latch failed, causing rear hatch to come open while driving. *skd
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
The hatch release doesn't lock. please describe. tt
- Electrical system
Electrical system problem. please describe. 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
- Brake lamp switch
Summary:chevrolet dealer service bulletin outlines procedures forcorrecting misadjusted brake lamp switch.other vehicle manufacturershave taken more formal actions to correct similar problems.===
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