MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Celebrity

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1989 Chevrolet Celebrity
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:52:06.100Z

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, 1989 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 37 complaints 1986 1987: 46 complaints 1988: 39 complaints 1988 1989: 42 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992
1989: 42 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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INTERMITTENT STALLING WHEN EXITING FREEWAYS AFTER TRAVELING AT 50/60 MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and wiring.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960122

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME OUT OF THE BUCKLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951027

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and roof and pillars.

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THE ROOF RACK HAD SEPARATED WITH TWO BIKES ATTACHED TO IT WHILE IN MOTION, AND HAD FLOWN OFF OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030331

Also filed under VISIBILITY

WELDS HOLDING THE UNIBODY FRAME TOGETHER BROKE, CAUSING FRAME TO SEPARATRE, ALSO ALLOWING RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION TO FLEX. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941116

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890412 — PE (closed 19890705)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

R 19951019 — seat belts

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

Campaign 95V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet Celebrity — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.