We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CELEBRITY (1988)
Read complaints for CHEVROLET CELEBRITY (1988)
Battery cable malfunctioned, causing cigarette lighter/horn/clock to fail.
Wiring harness to the ignition was improperly installed, causing crankshaft/ignition module to fail.
Ignition switch on steering wheel column malfunctioned; rotated to normal position for starting, did not start.tt
Computer failure, causing the vehicle to stall/accelerate. This is the second cond computer.
Electronic computer module failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Ignition switchcan be started without key, when key is removed from ignition switchvehicle continues to run.
Motor support mount replaced twice. *sd
Computer command failed, causing vehicle stall.
Wife driving home, had stopped at light, started to pull away, noticed smoke coming from dashboard area & under hood, pulled vehicle off road. Had towed to dealership where it is now.
Engine warning light came on vehicle overheated. Causing vehicle to shut down.
Engine warning light came on vehicle overheated. Causing vehicle to shut down.
Upper and lower water hoses failed.
Belt tensioner malfunctions, replaced four times in three years.tt
Experienced premature wear of camshaft.please give more details.tt
Motor mounts have wore out, causing a jerky motion when car slows down.tt
Engine cradle mounting bolt and attaching hardware rusted through and sheered at body frame.attaching locking nut and remainder of mounting bolt still inside body frame.engine shifts and front control arm shift during operation.loss of second right side mounting support structure could result in loss of steering and crash.gm referred me to local dealer, who informed me that the repair was not covered under any recall and would have to be repaired by the owner, which would indetail cutting open the frame and replacing locking nut and associated hardware and rewelding frame.contacted nhtsa who also could not locate a recall for this specific vehicle.there are similar recalls out for gm vehicles with cradle problems.i am the original owner of the vehicle.this vehicle is accident free.the defect to my belief is design and weather induced.proper hardware and design would prevent this problem.
While approaching an intersection the engine stoped,when started again the car jumped forward, causing an accident.
Serpentine belt failed, causing engine noise.
Replaced oxygen sensor.
Replaced hydrogen sensor.
Pcv valve failed, causing vehicle to surge.
Tire jack snapped when half way up.
Lug wrench stripped/broke.
Clouding/hazing of plastic lenses on headlights due to inferior plastic used on lenses; reduces driver's vision by 50 percent.tt
Headlight has poor visiability when driving at night due to defective clouding plastic lens. Please describe condition(s).tt
Vehicle bottoms out causing the gas tank to become bent, and develops a leak requiring replacement.tt
While driving, trunk ajar will illuminate followed by a popping sound/rattling in rear. Please describe details.tt
Speedometer gives inaccurate readings. *sd
Automatic transmission failed, due to overheating.
Seat belts do not hold car seats efficiently, poor stability.
Driver's seat belt broke 2 times. *sd
The plastic covering around the seatbelt release botton has broken off
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.but the local dealer says that they cannot provide the clip or the belt.am i supposed to throw away a car that is otherwise perfect??is not the manufacurer required to provide availability of replacement safety parts?there are millions of these gm cars still on the road.
The plastic covering around the seatbelt release botton has broken off
The driver side seat belt retractor is broken.tt
The driver side seat belt is broken , and the retractor is broken.tt
The front seat belts don't hold passengers firmly, seat belts feel very loose.tt
Front and rear brake lining failed.
Brake discs warp, causing brakes to surge. *dh
Rear brakes have a tendency to lock up on wet road surface or dry road surface under hard braking.
Rear brakes lock up on wet roads. *skd
Power steering failure,resulting in loss of vehicle control due to malfunction within the rack and pinion.please give further details.
Consumer states that when the car is cold or when first starting,the steering wheel hangs up when making aleft turn.
Had started to pull out of driveway when steering wheel would not turn either right or left. Had noticed puddle of power steering fluid in garage. Took to mechanic & informed either the pump, rack & pinion or steering pump hoses had blown.
Steering column came loose.please describe.
Failure on the steering wheel and column, when driving the steering wheel locks up.
Steering is difficult when it is cold. Please describe details.tt
Power steering pump failed. *sd
Had started to pull out of driveway when steering wheel would not turn either right or left. Had noticed puddle of power steering fluid in garage. Took to mechanic & informed either the pump, rack & pinion or steering pump hoses had blown.
Power steering failure,resulting in loss of vehicle control due to malfunction within the rack and pinion.please give further details.
Pulling out of the drive way the vehicle pulls to one side which makes it hard to steer.tt
Cold power steering.
Rack and pinion steering failed. *sd
Rack and pinion failed. *sd
Had started to pull out of driveway when steering wheel would not turn either right or left. Had noticed puddle of power steering fluid in garage. Took to mechanic & informed either the pump, rack & pinion or steering pump hoses had blown.
Steering rack leaks.
Subframe absorber failure.
Suspension sub frame failure.tt
Tire blew on highway. *dsh
Treads were separating from body of all four tires, while much of tread remained. (dot number: y7j9pl3146tiresize: p195/70r14)
Replaced idle air control valve.
Power window switch inoperative. *sd
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