Chevrolet Celebrity single generation

Chevrolet Celebrity single generation
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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

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) Fuel Injection2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS) Fuel Injection2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985CA model4.3 LDiesel3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
19854.3 LDiesel3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol4-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(DIESEL)4.3 LDiesel3-speed automatic–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA253 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model4.3 LDiesel3-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model4.3 LDiesel4-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.