1986 Chevrolet Celebrity
US · Midsize Cars
The 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) Fuel Injection)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) Fuel Injection) | |
| Displacement | 2.5 L to 2.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 4 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
12 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 2.5L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 2.5L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 2.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 2.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 2.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
- 2.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.5L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.5L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
- Celebrity Wagon · 2.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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…
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA
86V131000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME…
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Reported September 19, 1986. View on NHTSA
86V056000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME…
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Reported April 28, 1986. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 23, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder (CA model), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder · FWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) - 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity have?
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) Fuel Injection). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity?
Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.