Recall 88V046000: 1987–1988 Chevrolet Spectrum

Report received

Mar 29, 1988

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

8,238vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum9 complaints
• 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum5 complaints