1982 Chevrolet Celebrity Base
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupé front by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity 3.1 wagon front -- 04-20-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Celebrity -- 08-24-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupé rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport VR interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity Base is a 90-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,877 MSRP.
It makes 90 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
The Celebrity measures 188.3 inches long on a 104.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,727 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,877 ($29,897 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L LR8 Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.000 x 3.000 in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Throttle Body Injection (TBI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Automatic |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.3 in |
| Width | 69.2 in |
| Height | 54.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,727 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Chevrolet Celebrity Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CELEBRITY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 1, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
NHTSA campaign 83V007000
Mar 8, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V021000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CELEBRITY
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CELEBRITY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.