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Chevrolet Citation Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Chevrolet Citation (1980–1988). The most-complained-about year is 1984.

16
safety recalls, all years
12
owner complaints, all years
1980
year with most recalls
1984
year with most complaints

Pick your Chevrolet Citation model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1988 Chevrolet Citation01
1984 Chevrolet Citation17
1983 Chevrolet Citation10
1982 Chevrolet Citation30
1981 Chevrolet Citation23
1980 Chevrolet Citation91

What Chevrolet Citation owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The 1984 model year has the most, with 7.

All Chevrolet Citation recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet Citation, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V034000 Reported 121,095 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

    Model years: 1984

  2. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V105000 Reported 352,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Model years: 1983

  3. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V018000 Reported 239,799 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain conditions, vehicles may experience premature rear wheel skid during braking. Rear wheel skidding is most likely to occur on a wet or slick surface.

    Remedy: Depending on the transmission type and the brake components that have been installed, dealers will inspect and replace or repair, as necessary, certain front brake components, and the parking brake cables. The rear…

    Model years: 1980

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V007000 Reported 15,495 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

    Model years: 1982

  5. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V021000 Reported 519,329 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  6. Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (power train)

    NHTSA 82V018000 Reported 4,987 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The clutch cable may rub against the master cylinder brake pipe when the clutch pedal is operated. Continued operation of the vehicle may result in wear through of the insulation on the clutch cable. The resulting metal on metal contact could lead to failure of the brake pipe, loss of brake fluid, and partial loss of brake action.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct system by providing a minimum 1/2 inch clearance between clutch cable and brake pipe to avoid metal on metal contact.

    Model years: 1982

  7. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 81V095000 Reported 47,371 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain conditions, the rear brakes could lock up without prior warning during high deceleration braking. The problem may be caused by defective proportioner valves in the braking system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the brake system proportioner valves and if necessary install new valves.

    Model years: 1980

  8. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 81V038000 Reported 105,130 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.

    Remedy: A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.

    Model years: 1981

  9. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 80V129000 Reported 25,463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles may have been assembled with the power steering hose incorrectly routed. The power steering hose may then contact the exhaust manifold, resulting in deterioration and eventual failure of the hose and leakage of power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hoses and inlet pipe and add a clip at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  10. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 79V221000 Reported 161,225 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering gear mounting plate on the involved vehicles may develop fatigue cracks at high mileage which would allow the steering gear attachment to become loose. If this condition exists, the driver may notice considerable "free play" in the steering wheel.

    Remedy: The dealer will install an improved type of steering gear mounting bracket without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  11. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 79V220000 Reported 224,892 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The automatic cooler line hoses on some of the suspect vehicles may contain material voids, which combined with a high thermal expansion at elevated temperatures, could result in hose failure and transmission fluid leakage.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the cooler line hoses using hoses with kevlar braided reinforcement.

    Model years: 1980

  12. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V098000 Reported 23,725 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front suspension coil spring may have a larger than desired inside diameter of the lower coil where it rests on the spring seat. This could allow the spring to be forced over the lower spring seat due to suspension forces.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect front suspension coil springs without charge.

    Model years: 1980

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V090000 Reported 4,382 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    There is a potential for interference between the clutch control cable and brake pipe in the master cylinder. This can result in rubbing contact when the clutch pedal is operated. Also, the brake pipe clearance to the transmission case may be inadequate. If this condition exists, it could eventually result in a failure in the brake…

    Remedy: The clutch cable routing will be revised to prevent contact with the master cylinder, without charge.

    Model years: 1980

  14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V091000 Reported 4,626 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel hoses may be incorrectly positioned and contact the right front drive axle boot during vehicle operation. After a period of time, the rotating boot could wear a hole in the fuel hose, resulting in fule leakage.

    Remedy: If proper clearance is not present, the metal fuel pipe will be reformed upwards to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  15. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 79V092000 Reported 10,751 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The longitudinal body bars at the rear control arm location may not have been adequately welded into the structure. Some of these bars may have been pulled down from the body during shipment with resulting damage to the brake or fuel lines. Separation of the control arm attachment may also result.

    Remedy: Longitudinal body bars will be welded and bolted in the proper position without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  16. Seats

    NHTSA 79V073000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats". The lock bar in the front seat adjuster assemblies may not engage properly and the ability of the seat adjuster to maintain the seat in a latched position during an accident may be reduced.

    Remedy: Both front seat adjuster assemblies will be replaced at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.