Chevrolet Celebrity

About

The Chevrolet Celebrity is a front-drive, mid-size passenger car line, manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet for model years 1982–1990, over a single generation.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 2.5 L LR8 I4
Transmission: 3-speed 3T40 automatic
Drivetrain: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform: A-body
Body: 2-door coupe
Class: Mid-size
Wheelbase: 104 in
Length: Coupe & Sedan: 188 in
Width: Coupe & Sedan: 69 in
Height: Coupe & Sedan: 54 in
Assembly: 🇨🇦 Canada
Related: Buick Century (fifth generation)
Predecessor: Chevrolet Malibu
Successor: Chevrolet Lumina

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (19/29)	386	$2,950/yr
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	19 (17/24)	468	$3,550/yr
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	19 (16/23)	468	$3,550/yr
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (18/26)	444	$3,400/yr
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (17/26)	444	$3,400/yr
Man 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, (FFS), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (21/29)	370	$2,800/yr

Economy & emissionsMidsize Cars

$2,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

12.4

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 3

Fuel system, gasoline
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Exterior lighting
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 SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
Exterior lighting
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 SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline · Exterior lighting

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Chevrolet Celebrity's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Celebrity on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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