1984 Chevrolet Citation Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 6 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system3 43%
- Electrical system2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I have put several thousand dollars in this car to make it safe and keep it running, however my mechanic is was confused why the car still would not run. I found out that the defect in in the carb. And that the deceleration valve is stuck closed. The cost will be to rebuild is $425.00. I should have bought another car with what I have invested however by the time this defect was discovered I was already in so in debt to the car I can't turn back and don't have another $425.00 to put out.”
NHTSA complaint #702268, filed 1999-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Chevrolet Citation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation II | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Citation II | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Citation II | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Citation II | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Citation II | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Citation II | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 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
- 85V034000Mar 29, 1985Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet Citation 1984, Pontiac 6000 1984, Oldsmobile Ciera 1984 +5 more
The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.
Recall details for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Citation
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Citation model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Chevrolet Citation have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Chevrolet Citation is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1984 Chevrolet Citation been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Chevrolet Citation get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Chevrolet Citation (Citation II, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 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.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.