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1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 26 30 28 317
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 31 37 33 269

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 88V036000

PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR THE ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.

Campaign 88V046000

THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE MAY PROVIDE INADEQUATE AIR FLOW UNDER LOW ENGINE LOAD CONDITIONS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Vehicle Speed Control 3 Seat Belts 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum?

EPA figures for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.