Vehicle recall 85V135000 · October 23, 1985
1985 Chevrolet Celebrity
Clutch cable is not properly secured causing the cable to contact the master cylinder brake pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Clutch cable is not properly secured causing the cable to contact the master cylinder brake pipe. Consequence of defect: over a period of time this may cause wear through, brake fluid leak and partial loss of braking action which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Secure clutch cable to preclude contact with master cylinder brake pipe. Also, replace brake pipe if it shows any sign of wear.
- Notes
- System: clutch cable and master cylinder brake pipe.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with four speed manual transmissions.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 1985
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 294
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Celebrity (1985): 1985
Has your Chevrolet been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.