1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan
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 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan is a 92-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,702 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 2,714 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,702 ($26,284 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L (151 cid) LR8 OHV I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 134 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.000 x 3.000 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI (electronic fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (4-speed manual optional) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,714 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 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan 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
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
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 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 1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.