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SteeringPart report

1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Steering Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
28%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity, 28% of the 39 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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #819932, filed 1997-11

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1990114%
198913%
19881128%
19871227%
1986927%
1985320%
1984450%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 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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