16
recalls
The Chevrolet Citation has 16 recalls covering 1.86 million vehicles as reported; model year 1980 is covered by the most (9).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 1980: 9
Units affected
1.86M
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Citation by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 659K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 645K units
- Power train2 · 230K units
- Steering2 · 187K units
- Electrical system1 · 105K units
- Seats1 · 35 units
- Structure1 · 11K units
- Suspension1 · 24K units
Chevrolet Citation recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1984 Chevrolet Citation recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1984 Chevrolet Citation. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Citation have?
16 recalls cover the Chevrolet Citation, for 1.86 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Citation?
Steering: named in 5 of the 12 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Citation, then engine and engine cooling (4). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.