Does the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, 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 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum?

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

1987 Chevrolet Spectrum recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 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.

1987 Chevrolet Spectrum recalls, newest first

March 29, 1988NHTSA 88V0460008,238 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 1988NHTSA 88V0360007,665 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Perforation of the fuel tank or the attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine2
Fuel system2
Gasoline › Carburetor system2
Power train › Clutch assembly2
Vehicle speed control2

Other Chevrolet Spectrum years

Other 1987 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, 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 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.