1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
The 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings (1 complaint), Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM, potentially affecting up to 15,903 vehicles.
Recall 88V046000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 8,238 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 PRESSURE WITHIN THE CRANKCASE. THIS CAN CAUSE OIL LEAKS, IF ASUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF OIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: THE PCV VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE.
View full details →Recall 88V036000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 7,665 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HOSES INSIDE OF VEHICLE WERE CROSSED WRONGLY FROM DEALERSHIP, AND VEHICLE HAD BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE OF FRONT END MISALIGNMENT. ALSO, THE TIRES WORE OUT DUE TO THE TIRES RUBBING ON METAL PART OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
FIREWALL BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH TO FAIL. *DSH
CLUTCH CABLE PULLED THROUGH FIREWALL WHICH INTERRUPTED DRIVING SEQUENCE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
- 1985 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 1 complaint
- 1986 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 2 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 12 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM (current)
- 1989 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM — 3 complaints
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