Defect
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…
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.
1984 Chevrolet Citation Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1984 Chevrolet Citation has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 121,095 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1crashes1injuries2deaths
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1crashes1injuries2deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1crashes2deaths
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Consumer was a passenger on motorcycle. While driving the motorcycle on freeway a vehicle suddenly pulled into traffic crashing with the motorcycle. The cause was undetermined. *ak”
“Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc”
“Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc”
“Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc”
“I have put several thousand dollars in this car to make it safe and keep it running, however my mechanic is was confused why the car still would not run. I found out that the defect in in the carb. And that the deceleration valve is stuck closed. The cost will be to rebuild is $425.00. I should…”
“While making a left hand turns vehicle accelerated then stalled. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle and the driver of the motorcycle died. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”
“Ltr re defective 1984 chevrolet citation, requesting a defect investigation, reply attn. Joseph bacigalupi/san francisco ofc. *ts the complainant was the passenger on a motorcycle which was hit by a 1984 chevrolet citation. The motorcycle was hit when the chevrolet citation stalled while making a…”
“Voltage meter printed circuit over heated, causing component to jump out of the board, resulting in battery/alternator damage.”
Defect investigations
Investigation EA87006 Opened 1986-12-16 · closed 1988-09-19
POWER ST. ASSIST
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:GM HAS DEVELOPED A SPLITRING FIELD REPAIR KIT AND IS EXTENDING THE WARRANRY ON ALL 1982-84 A,J, AND X, BODY CARS AND 1985 C,BODY CARS.THE WARRANTY APPLIES TO CARSTHAT ARE FOR 50,000 MILES OR 5 YRS.IT INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSREPAIRS.ANALYSIS:WEARING OF THE RACK…
Investigation PE85016 Opened 1984-12-03 · closed 1985-03-22
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1984 Chevrolet Citation as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.