Vehicle recall 88V046000 · March 29, 1988
1987-1988 Chevrolet Spectrum
The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: enginevehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 29, 1988
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 14, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Spectrum (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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