1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

62

Owner Complaints

1 Death

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

The 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY has received a total of 62 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (6 complaints), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY, potentially affecting up to 119,100 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, CLICK...

Consequence: 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).

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Recall 88V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 27,369 vehicles affected

Defect: FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 88V048000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 3,428 vehicles affected

Defect: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Consequence: THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

62 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10005627 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | 75,000 miles
1988 CHEVEROLET CELEBRITY. MANUFACRURER DOES NOT STOCK OR SELL REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS OR PARTS. THE PART IS A PLASTIC CLIP THAT GOES OVER THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. PROBABLY A $1.00 PART. BUT THE LOCAL DEALER SAYS THAT THEY CANNOT PROVIDE THE CLIP OR THE BELT. AM I SUPPOSED TO THROW AWAY A CAR THAT IS OTHERWISE PERFECT?? IS NOT THE MANUFACURER REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT SAFETY PARTS? THERE ARE MILLIONS OF THESE GM CARS STILL ON THE ROAD.
#748036 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
TREADS WERE SEPARATING FROM BODY OF ALL FOUR TIRES, WHILE MUCH OF TREAD REMAINED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: Y7J9PL3146 TIRESIZE: P195/70R14)
#711340 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles
ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTING BOLT AND ATTACHING HARDWARE RUSTED THROUGH AND SHEERED AT BODY FRAME. ATTACHING LOCKING NUT AND REMAINDER OF MOUNTING BOLT STILL INSIDE BODY FRAME. ENGINE SHIFTS AND FRONT CONTROL ARM SHIFT DURING OPERATION. LOSS OF SECOND RIGHT SIDE MOUNTING SUPPORT STRUCTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CRASH. GM REFERRED ME TO LOCAL DEALER, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED BY THE OWNER, WHICH WOULD INDETAIL CUTTING OPEN THE FRAME AND REPLACING LOCKING NUT AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE AND REWELDING FRAME. CONTACTED NHTSA WHO ALSO COULD NOT LOCATE A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE. THERE ARE SIMILAR RECALLS OUT FOR GM VEHICLES WITH CRADLE PROBLEMS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ACCIDENT FREE. THE DEFECT TO MY BELIEF IS DESIGN AND WEATHER INDUCED. PROPER HARDWARE AND DESIGN WOULD PREVENT THIS PROBLEM.
#532690 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | N/A miles
IGNITION SWITCH CAN BE STARTED WITHOUT KEY, WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE CONTINUES TO RUN.
#532691 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | | N/A miles
SEAT BELTS DO NOT HOLD CAR SEATS EFFICIENTLY, POOR STABILITY.

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Safety Rating for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY.

Investigation DP89012 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Closed

Opened:

STEERING FAILURE

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