Chevrolet Celebrity years to avoid
The Chevrolet Celebrity years to avoid are 1988, 1987, 1989, 1986 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1981 is the cleanest year on record.
267
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
1980–1992
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Celebrity years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | High complaint rate | 62 | |
| 1987 | High complaint rate | 59 | |
| 1989 | High complaint rate | 53 | |
| 1986 | High complaint rate | 38 |
Every Celebrity year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 10 | 2 | |
| 1989avoid | 53 | 1 | |
| 1988avoid | 62 | 3 | |
| 1987avoid | 59 | 1 | |
| 1986avoid | 38 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 25 | 3 | |
| 1984 | 12 | 4 | |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Celebrity years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Celebrity years to avoid are 1988, 1987, 1989, 1986. The cleanest year on record is 1981.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Celebrity?
By complaint volume, 1981 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Celebrity years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Celebrity have?
Across all model years, the Celebrity has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 267 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.