Chevrolet Celebrity single generation

The Chevrolet Celebrity single generation (1982–1990): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the United States.
Model codes: A-body · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,783–4,846 mm |
| Width | – | 1,758–1,760 mm |
| Height | – | 1,377–1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,662 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 453–1,189 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,775 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
188 complaints for model years 1982–1990. 13 crashes · 6 fires · 17 injuries · 2 deaths
- Steering 35
- Engine 28
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 24 versions of the Chevrolet Celebrity single generation
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United States 24 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1990(FFS), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1987–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS), SIL | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) Fuel Injection | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) Fuel Injection | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985CA model | 4.3 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1985 | 4.3 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 4.3 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | – | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 253 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) CA model | 4.3 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 264 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) CA model | 4.3 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 264 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





