Chevrolet Spectrum 1985
Model Spectrum made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1471cc engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1471CC) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 33/35/34 | 36/44/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 3 | 841115 |
| (1471CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 38/43/40 | 42/55/47 | Regular | $ 469 | 3 | 841115 |
| (1471CC) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 33/35/34 | 36/44/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 3 | 841115 |
| (1471CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 38/43/40 | 42/55/47 | Regular | $ 469 | 3 | 841115 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V078000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1985 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 108268 | 06/22/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/26/1987 | 05/29/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 05/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Heater core leaked antifreeze into cabin. *sd | |||