What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum?

EPA figures for the 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum, most often about: Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 1988

1988 Chevrolet Spectrum

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 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 88V046000

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

Campaign 88V036000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 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.

Power Train 1 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Structure 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.