1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and steering (3). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 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.
- Engine cooling8 53%
- Steering3 20%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Frame that holds wheels and engine separated/broke from 2/3 of frame; loss of steering; speed 30 MPH; driver heard loud noise; repeated noise/loss of steering.”
NHTSA complaint #960187, filed 1995-02Steering: “Email consumer letter regarding GM power steering recall. 1985 eurosport wagon developed a problem where power steering was lost while making left turns at low speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10055880, filed 2004-02Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 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 FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Celebrity FWD | 4.3L 6-cyl · diesel | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,700 |
3 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
- 85V135000Oct 23, 1985Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1985
Clutch cable is not properly secured causing the cable to contact the master cylinder brake pipe. Consequence of defect: over a period of time this may cause wear through, brake fluid leak and partial loss of braking action which could result in a vehicle…
- 84V132000Oct 16, 1984Vehicle speed control › SpringsCovers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1985, Buick Skylark 1985, Pontiac 6000 1985 +1 more
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Recall details for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 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 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity (Celebrity, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 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 30, 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.