Chevrolet CelebrityModel year report

1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Problems

Complaints: 8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 3campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 23 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and suspension (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Celebrity	2.5L 4-cyl	3-speed automatic	20	28	23	$2,900
Celebrity	2.5L 4-cyl	4-speed manual	20	27	23	$2,900
Celebrity	2.8L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	17	24	19	$3,550
Celebrity	2.8L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	17	23	19	$3,550
Celebrity Wagon	2.5L 4-cyl	3-speed automatic	20	28	23	$2,900
Celebrity Wagon	2.5L 4-cyl	4-speed manual	20	27	23	$2,900
Celebrity Wagon	2.8L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	16	23	19	$3,550
Celebrity Wagon	2.8L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	16	22	18	$3,700
Celebrity Wagon	2.8L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	16	21	18	$3,700
Celebrity Wagon	2.8L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	16	22	18	$3,700
Celebrity Wagon	4.3L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	21	31	25	$3,850
Celebrity Wagon	4.3L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	21	29	24	$4,000
Celebrity Wagon	4.3L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	21	31	24	$4,000
Celebrity	4.3L 6-cyl · diesel	3-speed automatic	21	31	25	$3,850

2 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

85V034000Mar 29, 1985
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Covers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1984, Pontiac 6000 1984, Oldsmobile Ciera 1984 +5 more
The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.
84V052000Apr 23, 1984
Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Covers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1984
The vehicles were assembled without the retaining clip which is needed to keep the clutch cable from contacting the master cylinder brake pipe. Over an extended time, the clutch cable could rub through the master cylinder brake pipe, resulting in a brake…
84V011000Feb 6, 1984
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Covers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984 +22 more
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

Recall details for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity.

Other model years of the Chevrolet Celebrity

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1990	7	201,000	2	—	23	—	Not enough data
1989	39	—	1	—	21	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1988	39	75,000	2	—	21	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1987	44	79,000	0	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1986	33	191,500	2	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1985	15	—	2	—	20	—	Stable
1984	8	—	3	—	23	—	Not enough data

All Chevrolet Celebrity model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity get?

The EPA rates the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity (Celebrity, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.