Chevrolet · 1985

1985 Chevrolet Celebrity

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Diesel	23	31	26	392
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	26	20	444
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Diesel	23	32	26	392

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V132000

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.

Campaign 85V135000

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 PRIO

Campaign 06E043000

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 A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

25 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 10 Power Train 4 Steering 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity?

EPA figures for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.