1987 Chevrolet Celebrity Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, 27% of the 44 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-01“In the cold morning weather, the vehicle will lock up while driving which may cause an accident. Had the same problem with 1985 citation. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835408, filed 1999-03“Engine: driving approximately 60mph and power steering went out , pulled off the highway, got out to look and the engine had dropped about 2inches. The cradle mount bolt that holds engine had rusted .”
NHTSA complaint #818637, filed 1997-11Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
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.
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