1989 Chevrolet CELEBRITY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 27 complaints (14.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Tires: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 27 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 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 4; 2000: 4; 2001: 3; 2003: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 481035 · 1995-02-06 (February 6, 1995)
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481035 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717107 · 2000-01-09 (January 9, 2000)
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. P…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974720 · 1995-11-07 (November 7, 1995)
THE BATTERY KEEP GOING DEAD THIS IS THE THIRD BATTERY DEALER SAID THE COURTESY LIGHT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977919 · 1996-01-22 (January 22, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967533 · 1995-06-22 (June 22, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962432 · 1995-03-23 (March 23, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, ON HWY AT APPROX. 55-60MPH, THEN UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKE, ENGINE STALLS WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962432 at NHTSA ↗