1988 Chevrolet Spectrum
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum. Newest first.
The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Perforation of the fuel tank or the attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Hoses inside of vehicle were crossed wrongly from dealership, and vehicle had black smoke coming from underneath vehicle.*ak
- Suspension › Front
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
- Structure › Body
Firewall broke, causing clutch to fail. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed, causing accident. (Ohio state police report)*sd
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch cable pulled through firewall which interrupted driving sequence. tt
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