Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Celebrity.
The 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity utilizes a 3-quart oil capacity with a viscosity rating of 20W-20, 20W-40, or 20W-50. This model year is characterized by two recalls and two owner complaints specifically involving the electrical and gasoline fuel systems. Within the broader model history spanning 1990 to 1992, this volume of complaints is consistent with the 1991 low of two and remains significantly lower than the 1990 peak of eight.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 188.2 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2654 lb |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3 qt of 20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3 qt |
| Engine Oil | 20W-20 · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
| Engine Oil | API · 15W-30 · 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided year-by-year federal record covers 1990-1992, which does not include the target year (1983) or the years immediately surrounding it, so a direct year-over-year trend analysis is not possible with the data given. What the record does show is that for the early 1990s model years, complaints remained very low (2-8 per year), recalls were minimal, and there were no technical service bulletins, suggesting reasonable reliability for vehicles from this generation in that period. The 1983-specific data shows 1 fuel/electrical complaint, 1 suspension complaint, 0 crash complaints, and 1 fire complaint, which places it within a generation that, based on the later years recorded, did not exhibit widespread systemic defects. However, the fire complaint is notable and worth a pre-purchase inspection of the fuel system and electrical wiring. Given the limited complaint data overall and the absence of major recall activity in the subsequent years on record, the 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity appears to be a reasonable candidate within this generation, though the fire complaint should be investigated before purchase.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
PARKING BRAKE CABLES CONTAIN INCORRECT SPRINGS. THESE SPRINGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE IF NECESSARY.
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3 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F 30, ABOVE 20 degrees F: 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.