Chevrolet Spectrum 1986
Model Spectrum made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 31/34/33 | 35/44/39 | Regular | $ 568 | 3 | 851109 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 38/42/40 | 42/54/47 | Regular | $ 469 | 3 | 851109 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE90062 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/21/1990 | 07/30/1990 | SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/09/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| I purchased this 1986 chevrolet spectrum from an inlaw who couldn't get it to run. he purchased the car from someone else who couldn't get it to run. i personally have spent countless hours, and money tring to get the car to stay running. with no positive result. i have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, spak plugs, wires, rotor, cap, 2 different carberators, then a carborator kit, did a compression check,( fine) no water in the oil , timing belt fine, timing excellent, hoses in place and good. have taken to mechanics and no positive end result. the car stalls everywhere anywhere, i have been stranded countless times. embarrasing and a total hazard to the road. the car has caused countless traffic jams and i personally have had to run stop signs to keep the car going. its scary and frustranig. i sure wouldn't take my neice with me for a drive. and i sure miss my neice. i really feel that its a crime for the manufactures not to fix the defective part. if they know it is defective then fix the problem so they have a good name behind thier products. which means quality instead of crap. sam ramp | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 09/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Both rear seat belts came undone during an accident. tt | |||