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1980-1985 · 6 model years

Chevrolet Citation Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Chevrolet Citation across 6 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 1980 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes.

Most complaints for its age19801 complaint · 9 recallsSee the 1980
Complaints
1
Recalls
17
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Citation complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19850100-B
19840200-C
19830100-B
19820300-D
19810200-C
19801900BrakesF

Most common Citation problems

Chevrolet Citation recalls 17

Latest Citation complaints

1980 Chevrolet CitationBrakes

Brakes grab when pavement is damp causing vehicle to swing into other lanes of traffic. Mjs

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 548131

Questions about the Chevrolet Citation

Which Chevrolet Citation years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1980 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1980 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet Citation years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1983, 1985 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Citation years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet Citation problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Citation have?

NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Chevrolet Citation model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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