MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet Celebrity

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1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:04:59.598Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Celebrity Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 37 complaints 1986 1987: 46 complaints 1987 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992
1987: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19848
198515
198637
198746
198839
198942
19907
19911
19921

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 28%

28% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and rack and pinion.

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'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941122

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15%

15% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and ignition.

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VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY AND MAKING SHARP TURNS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950119

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most 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, 19950103

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890117 — EA (closed 19900508)

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

I 19890320 — PE (closed 19890612)

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS

I 19890612 — EA (closed 19901009)

LOSS OF POWER STEERING

I 19911025 — PE (closed 19920122)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

R 20061018 — 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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.