What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum?

EPA figures for the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Chevrolet Spectrum, most often about: Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 1986

1986 Chevrolet Spectrum

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	27	31	29	306
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	32	38	34	261

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V078000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.