1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (2 reports).

2Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Celebrity?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Chevrolet Celebrity recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 95V173Sep 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles affected

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Recall 92V124Sep 1, 1992319,181 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Tires2
Steering1
Parking Brake1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2009-08-20, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHICH GEAR HE WAS DRIVING IN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE SHIFT INDICATOR WAS UNCLEAR AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO EXISTING RECALLS AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME TO REPAIR COST. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE SHIFT INDICATION WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE WAS 201,000 UPDATED 9/23/09 *CN THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THE PAINT WAS DULL AND THERE WAS A GLARE FROM THE HIGH GLOSS WINDOW ANG
2004-10-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS MASTER CYLINDER. *JB
2004-05-11, Tires
NO FAILURE, YET. HAVE TWO B F GOODRICH TIRES DOT BFJ7TT61 P185/75R14 89 S M+S NOTE INDENTATIONS, ON SIDE WALL ABOUT 1/16 INCH DEEP BY .75 TO 1 INCH WIDE RUNNING FROM RIM TO TREAD. IS THIS A PROBLEM? COULD FIND NO INFORMATION ON B F GOODREICH WEB SITE OR IT IS BURIED WELL.
2000-07-06, Exterior Lighting
TURN SIGNAL BAR FAILED. NLM
1999-04-13, Parking Brake
WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON, VEHICLE WOULD ROLL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES SLIDE BAR WOULD RELEASE & MISSING. HAD THE REGULAR BRAKES REINSPECTED & REPAIRED. *AK

1990 Chevrolet Celebrity questions

Does the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Tires (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.

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