MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet Celebrity

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1988 Chevrolet Celebrity
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:11:16.456Z

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, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 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
1988: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19848
198515
198633
198744
198839
198939
19907
19911
19921

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

1988 CHEVEROLET CELEBRITY. MANUFACRURER DOES NOT STOCK OR SELL REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS OR PARTS. THE PART IS A PLASTIC CLIP THAT GOES OVER THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. PROBABLY A $1.00 PART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030210

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880420 — suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

Campaign 88V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19881215 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 88V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890117 — EA (closed 19900508)

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

I 19890119 — PE (closed 19890524)

STOP LAMPS

I 19890627 — DP (closed 19891012)

STEERING FAILURE

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

1988 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V048000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V164000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity?

The most-reported component is steering:rack and pinion, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity have?

3 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.