1986 Chevrolet CELEBRITY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
191,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 21 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 33.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 9.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Steering: 2; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481247 · 1995-02-15 (February 15, 1995)
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481247 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482476 · 1995-03-24 (March 24, 1995)
EXCESSIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AFTER COLD START. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959841 · 1995-02-09 (February 9, 1995)
CAR STALLS WITH GAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN ON A HILL FACING DOWN, CAR WILL NOT START. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963229 · 1995-04-06 (April 6, 1995)
IGNITION COIL/DISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING STARTING PROBLEMS/STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969620 · 1995-07-29 (July 29, 1995)
WHEN THE CAR STALL CONSUMER THINK IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971378 · 1995-08-30 (August 30, 1995)
ELECTRICAL RESULTED IN FIRE UNDER DASH BOARD IN AREA OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971378 at NHTSA ↗