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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%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 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 8% 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.

“The rear latch in the back will not stay closed and unlatches while driving. Tt the rear latch opens on highway or on bumps, getting worse as time passes.”

NHTSA complaint #973907, filed 1995-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1990114%
198938%
198813%
1987511%

Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity

Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology