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1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupe

The 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Coupe is a 98-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,999 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 98 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 3200 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 TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,999 ($30,217 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L (151 cid) LR8 OHV I4
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower98 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque135 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.000 x 3.000 in)
Compression Ratio8.3:1
Injection TypeEFI (electronic fuel injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
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 Weight2,714 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 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 1988 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 18, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 88V164000

Apr 1, 1988 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Consequence: THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 88V048000

39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet CELEBRITY

Owner Complaints

39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet CELEBRITY (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering10
Electrical System6
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Seat Belts5
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 10, 2003 · Seat Belts
“1988 CHEVEROLET CELEBRITY. MANUFACRURER DOES NOT STOCK OR SELL REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS OR PARTS. THE PART IS A PLASTIC CLIP THAT GOES OVER THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. PROBABLY A $1.00 PART. BUT THE LOCAL…”
Jul 7, 2001 · Tires
“TREADS WERE SEPARATING FROM BODY OF ALL FOUR TIRES, WHILE MUCH OF TREAD REMAINED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: Y7J9PL3146 TIRESIZE: P195/70R14)”
Sep 14, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTING BOLT AND ATTACHING HARDWARE RUSTED THROUGH AND SHEERED AT BODY FRAME. ATTACHING LOCKING NUT AND REMAINDER OF MOUNTING BOLT STILL INSIDE BODY FRAME. ENGINE SHIFTS AND FRONT…”
Mar 17, 1998 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELTS DO NOT HOLD CAR SEATS EFFICIENTLY, POOR STABILITY.”
Mar 17, 1998 · Electrical System
“IGNITION SWITCH CAN BE STARTED WITHOUT KEY, WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE CONTINUES TO RUN.”

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 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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