1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon
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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 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon is a 98-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,350 MSRP and is rated at 23 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 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Celebrity measures 190.0 inches long on a 104.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,888 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,350 ($32,369 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L (151 cid) LR8 OHV I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 98 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.000 x 3.000 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI (electronic fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,888 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 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 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Chevrolet CELEBRITY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 15, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
NHTSA campaign 95V173000
42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Chevrolet CELEBRITY
Owner Complaints
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Chevrolet CELEBRITY (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
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 1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.