12 of the
53 complaints about the 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity are about the
braking system — 23% of everything
reported for this model year.
F
12
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Foundation Components
325.0%
Drum
325.0%
Disc
18.3%
Caliper
18.3%
Pads
18.3%
Wheel Cylinders
18.3%
Shoes/Linings
18.3%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
18.3%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Merritt Island, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #717107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Merritt Island, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #717107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Merritt Island, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #717107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #808357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #808357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #808357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hastings, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED, COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.
NHTSA complaint #806146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT LEE, NJCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
RECEIVED A SOFT PEDAL, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #971057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #963732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #963732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort LEE, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #481035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #962153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.