1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
The 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Suspensionmultiple Axle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY, potentially affecting up to 352,065 vehicles.
Recall 83V105000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
| 352,036 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
View full details →Recall 83V092000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| 29 vehicles affected
Defect: PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS SERVICE'D BY MR. ROBERT'S AUTO/TRUCK STORE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL LINE'S WERE TO BE SERVICE'D THEN AFTER THESE ITEMS WERE SERVICED THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE. WHEN BUSINESS WAS SPOKEN TO THE ONLY WORD'S OUT OF THERE MOUTH WAS WERE MY PAYMENT'S ON TIME. I HUNG UP. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNE'D MY ISSUE WAS WITH MY FAMILY BEING INJURED. WITHOUT BANKRUPTCY WERE ELSE DO I STAND. THIS RIP-OFF WANT'S 2800.00 AFTER HE HAD GOTTEN 2500.00 FOR THE TOTAL ON THIS CAR. ? IS SHOULD I BE LIABLE AFTER CAR IS PAID IN VALUE & SHOULD I PAY FOR ANY OTHER ASSETT,S. I FEEL RIPPED OFF. *AK (TIRESIZE: 15)
VEHICLE WAS SERVICE'D BY MR. ROBERT'S AUTO/TRUCK STORE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL LINE'S WERE TO BE SERVICE'D THEN AFTER THESE ITEMS WERE SERVICED THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE. WHEN BUSINESS WAS SPOKEN TO THE ONLY WORD'S OUT OF THERE MOUTH WAS WERE MY PAYMENT'S ON TIME. I HUNG UP. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNE'D MY ISSUE WAS WITH MY FAMILY BEING INJURED. WITHOUT BANKRUPTCY WERE ELSE DO I STAND. THIS RIP-OFF WANT'S 2800.00 AFTER HE HAD GOTTEN 2500.00 FOR THE TOTAL ON THIS CAR. ? IS SHOULD I BE LIABLE AFTER CAR IS PAID IN VALUE & SHOULD I PAY FOR ANY OTHER ASSETT,S. I FEEL RIPPED OFF. *AK (TIRESIZE: 15)
AXLE MANFUNCTIONL.
Safety Rating for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
- 1982 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY (current)
- 1984 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 12 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 25 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 38 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 59 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — 62 complaints
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