1988 Chevrolet Celebrity from North America - Comments

I have an 88 Celebrity too. Got it in 2003 with 110K, and now it's got nearly 170K. Had a few problems, but only one that I don't know how to fix... which is the horn radio and dome light stopped working. I've checked the fuses but they looked good, maybe I checked the wrong ones. Any other solutions?

Problems I've had since owning:

- Blown head gasket

- Fried ignition module

- Overdrive went out (installed manual switch to keep it from triggering on. It would stall when coming to a stop especially on highway off-ramp stop signs)

- Exhaust system is rusted and loud (no worth replacing)

- AC probably needs recharged, I just use 2-55 air conditioning :)

- Tensioner pulley broke

- Alternator went out

- Starter went out

- Electrical problem (horn, radio and dome light went out)

- Hood release cable snapped

About $1000 repairs in 5 years on a 20 year old car was very reasonable, It got me through college, just wish it did my homework.

- Steve.

I have an 89 Celebrity & I had the problem a previous poster had, with the engine knocking when turning. We replaced the top motor mount and that fixed the problem. Got it from a junk yard for $5.

Even though it has been a good solid dependable car, There are some things that this car needs now (tires, brakes, power steering issue & possible head gasket) & am debating on doing the repairs or letting it go & finding something a little newer.

I just bought a 88 Celeb. I've had it for 7 months now. I bought it for 1200 dollars. That sounds like a little much, but the car only had 63000 miles on it.

The interior was great till I got to it. LOL. The exterior on the other hand is rusting along the bottom, and the paint is fading really bad, but it drives really well and gets great mpg.

I'm currently changing the valve cover gasket, but other than that haven't had to do anything else to it. Needed to replace all 4 tires on it though.

I'm thinking about buying an 88 sedan, and thought I'd read comments before going through, but now I think I'll buy it!!! :)