1987 Chevrolet Celebrity Problems
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. The part named most often is steering, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling (9) and latches, locks and linkages (5). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Steering12 27%
- Engine cooling9 20%
- Electrical system4 9.1%
- Fuel system4 9.1%
- Seat belts4 9.1%
- Body and structure4 9.1%
- Brakes3 6.8%
- Other or unknown2 4.5%
- Suspension2 4.5%
Also reported: Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “Driving at approximately 35 MPH the engine cradle fell off. Due to the defect, consumer lost all power steering, was not able to steer .the rear points of the engine cradle rusted out which caused the whole engine assembly to fall out, including the steering mechanism. Dealer will replace mounting brackets, rack pinion steering assembly, etc. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #819883, filed 1998-01Engine cooling: “Ongoing problem with engine stalling at low speed/iow idle. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #878246, filed 2001-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,000 and 79,000 miles.
Complaints 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 1987 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 | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE91142Steering wheel separationClosed · Oct 25, 1991
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 9.
Has the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity get?
The EPA rates the 1987 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,000 miles and the middle half falls between 79,000 and 79,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.