1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 201,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 201,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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.
- Brakes2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When vehicle is parked with the emergency brakes on, vehicle would roll. The emergency brakes slide bar would release & missing. Had the regular brakes reinspected & repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #835882, filed 1999-04Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity. While driving 15 MPH, the contact was unable to see which gear he was driving in and crashed into the rear of a vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster who determined that the shift indicator was unclear and was the cause of the crash. The vehicle is being repaired. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no existing recalls and that they would not assume to repair cost. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the shift indication was determined to be the cause of the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281220, filed 2009-08, 201,000 milesMileage 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 201,000 and 201,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 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 Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Celebrity Wagon FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,350 |
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
- 95V173000Sep 15, 1995Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1989–1990, Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996 +2 more
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- 92V124000Sep 1, 1992Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Chevrolet Celebrity 1990, Pontiac 6000 1990–1991, Buick Century 1990–1991 +2 more
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Recall details for the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity (Celebrity Wagon, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 201,000 miles and the middle half falls between 201,000 and 201,000 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.