Chevrolet SPECTRUM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 1989 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 17 complaints (11.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 4; 2000: 1; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480870 · 1995-01-31 (January 31, 1995)
TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480870 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484071 · 1995-07-12 (July 12, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969494 · 1995-07-27 (July 27, 1995)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILURE, DRIVER UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS AND STOP THE VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488613 · 1995-10-11 (October 11, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488613 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0 |
1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 2; 1988: 2; 1989: 0