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1987 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM

2 recalls, 12 complaints

88V046000 Mar 29, 1988
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE MAY PROVIDE INADEQUATE AIR FLOW UNDER LOW ENGINE LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW WATER/OIL MIXTURE TO BUILD UPIN THE HOSE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE AIR INLET DUCT. AFTER THE ENGINE ISSTOPPED, THIS WATER/OIL MIXTURE CAN, UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, FREEZE ANDCOMPLETELY BLOCK THE OIL SEPARATOR AIR DUCT HOSE. THIS BLOCKAGE WILL RESULT ININCREASED P... Read more
Remedy
THE PCV VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE.
8,238 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
88V036000 Mar 23, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR THE ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
7,665 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
SEAT BELTS1
SEAT BELTS Jul 31, 1997
Incident date: Jul 31, 1997
REAR PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT BELT STICKS. BELT WILL NOT EXTEND. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 8, 1996
Incident date: Feb 18, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELEARTION WHEN FORCE IS NOT APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 8, 1996
Incident date: Feb 18, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELEARTION WHEN FORCE IS NOT APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Feb 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
THE CLUCTH WOULD NOT LOCK OUT OF GEAR CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Feb 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
THE CLUCTH WOULD NOT LOCK OUT OF GEAR CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1988
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR, CAUSING HIGH IDLE PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 14, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
THE REAR SEATBELTS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
IDLE SET FOR 1987 SPECTRUM IS NOT ADJUSTABLE-WILL NOT HOLD. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO 'NON FREE WHEELING' DESIGN OF ENGINE WHICH CAUSES PARTS TO BIND WHEN TIMING BELT FAILS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
ENGINE TIMING BELT BROKE AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY FAILED. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 26.0 30.0 28.0 Regular $2,200
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 37.0 33.0 Regular $1,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SPECTRUM

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE90062 Opened: Mar 21, 1990 , Closed: Jul 30, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RING
There is no summary currently available

CHEVROLET SPECTRUM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SPECTRUM across all model years (1985, 1988).

6 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SPECTRUM - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 0 3 View
1988 2 5 View
1987 (current) 2 12
1986 1 2 View
1985 1 1 View

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