3
recalls
The Chevrolet Spectrum has 3 recalls covering 124,171 vehicles as reported; model year 1988 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1988: 2
Units affected
124K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Spectrum by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 116K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 8,238 units
Chevrolet Spectrum recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1988 | Chevrolet Spectrum (1987-1988): Engine and engine coolingNo. 88V046000 | Fire | 8,238 |
| Mar 23, 1988 | Chevrolet Spectrum (1987-1988): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 88V036000 | Fire | 7,665 |
| May 26, 1987 | Chevrolet Spectrum (1985-1986): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V078000 | Fire | 108,268 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spectrum have?
3 recalls cover the Chevrolet Spectrum, for 124,171 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Spectrum?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 4 of the 20 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Spectrum, then seat belts (4). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.