1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
The 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM, potentially affecting up to 108,268 vehicles.
Recall 87V078000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 108,268 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORATION OF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN THE FUEL PROMOTES DEGRADATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM COATING RESULTING IN RADIAL CRACKING OF THE DIAPHRAGM.
Consequence: A PERFORATED DIAPHRAGM CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THEFUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: A FUEL VENTILATION HOSE KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUEL FROM ESCAPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM LEAKS AND THEREBY REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HEATER CORE LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO CABIN. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
- 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM (current)
- 1986 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 2 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 12 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 5 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 3 complaints
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