CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (9 reports).
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity recalls
Most common 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
I WENT TO AUTO RECALLS .ORG AND FOUND RECALL ON MY 1986 CHEVY CELEBRITY 33,000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER KOOL CHEVROLET 3770 PLAINFIELD NE GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN 49505 (616)-364-9431 THEY SAID THEY COULD ONLY TRACE VIN NUMBERS BACK TO 1990.WAS REFERRED TO GM 1-800-222-1020 (SERVICE REQUEST 71-693324446) I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL AND I SHOULD TAKE IT IN AND PAY TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE SAME THING. I AM THE SECOND OWNER HAVING PURCHASED IT IN THE LAST YEAR. MIKE RUSSELL *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 CHEVEROLET CELEBRITY STATION WAGON. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR DOUGLAS TIRES, SIZE 195/75R14. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A TIRE STORE FOR A ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT TIRES. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, WHEN PURCHASING TIRES FROM WAL-MART, THE TIRES DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION AND MOUNTING. AS A RESULT, THE TIRES MADE A THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVING. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350,000.
RECLINING BUCKET SEAT RECLINED ON ITS OWN. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAD CRUISE CONTROL INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTER THE ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED THE ENGINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. *SLC
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity questions
Does the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (9), Electrical System (7), Seat Belts (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.