1982 Chevrolet Celebrity
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
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BRAKE SHOES REPLACED. *SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19950615
SAFETY TIMELINE
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Campaign 82V021000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE S
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Campaign 83V007000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
POWER BRAKE ASSIST
POWER STEERING FAILURE
POWER ST. ASSIST
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1982 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 82V021000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 83V007000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.