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1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupe

The 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupe is a 92-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,516 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 92 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 134 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Celebrity measures 188.0 inches long on a 104.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,685 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,516 ($25,722 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L (151 cid) LR8 OHV I4
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower92 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque134 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.000 x 3.000 in)
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeEFI (electronic fuel injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic (4-speed manual optional)
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14"
Wheels Rear14"
Dimensions & Weight
Length188 in
Width69 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase104.8 in
Curb Weight2,685 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear57 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Chevrolet CELEBRITY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Oct 23, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED CAUSING THE CABLE TO CONTACT THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS MAY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH, BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: SECURE CLUTCH CABLE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE. ALSO, REPLACE BRAKE PIPE IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGN OF WEAR.

NHTSA campaign 85V135000

Oct 16, 1984 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 84V132000

17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Chevrolet CELEBRITY

Owner Complaints

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Chevrolet CELEBRITY (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Steering4
Power Train3
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 21, 2011 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“PURCHASED A USE 1985 CHEV. CELEBRITY CLASSIC 10-16-2007 THAT ONLY HAD 46,722 MILES. IT HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL THAT WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS. I DROVE THE CAR…”
Feb 4, 2004 · Steering
“EMAIL CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING GM POWER STEERING RECALL.*MR 1985 EUROSPORT WAGON DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE POWER STEERING WAS LOST WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS.*MR”
Oct 9, 2001 · Visibility
“REPLACED FUSE FOR REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER AND SMELLED BURNING. THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT COVERS THE CONTACT TO THE WINDOW WAS BEGINING TO MELT. THE OEM SPACER WAS A PIECE OF FOAM THAT HAD LONG SINCE…”
Feb 20, 2001 · Power Train
“WELL MAINTAINED/RUSTPROOFED AT PURCHASE /REAR AXAL LET LOOSE WHILE TURN IN DRIVEWAY OF HOME. *AK”
Dec 1, 2000 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER WILL FILL OUT MORE INFORMATION IF NEEDED. *AK”

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 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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