Does the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Chevrolet Spectrum recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Chevrolet Spectrum recalls, newest first

May 26, 1987NHTSA 87V078000108,268 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Seat belts › Rear/other1

Other Chevrolet Spectrum years

Other 1986 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.