1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 1987
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
1987: 46 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
28% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and rack and pinion.
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'cold power steering'.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-22
Engine and engine cooling
22% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Latches/locks/linkages
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
Electrical system
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing module and ignition.
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Vehicle stalls out when driving slowly and making sharp turns. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-19
Structure
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.
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Vehicle suffered sub-frame absorber failure.(Pe94-048). Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-03
Safety timeline
1 recall · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1989-01-17Engineering analysisClosed 1990-05-08 Brake ineffectiveness
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1989-03-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-12 Power steering hose fails
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1989-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-09 Loss of power steering
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1991-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-22 Steering wheel separation
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1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.