MYRModel Year Report

1983 Chevrolet Celebrity

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1983 Chevrolet Celebrity
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:02.742Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Celebrity Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 44 complaints 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 39 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992
1983: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19848
198515
198633
198744
198839
198939
19907
19911
19921

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

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AXLE MANFUNCTIONL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980605

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011030

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011030

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830920 — parking brake

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.

Campaign 83V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19831020 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 83V105000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19841203 — PE (closed 19850322)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19850619 — C (closed 19890518)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19850830 — EA (closed 19870724)

POWER BRAKE ASSIST

I 19860905 — DP (closed 19861219)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 83V092000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V105000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity?

The most-reported component is suspension:multiple axle, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 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.