1989 Chevrolet Spectrum recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Spectrum under individual trim or body names rather than "Spectrum", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
10/24/2000 · Wheels / tires
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN COLLSION WITH THE GUARD RAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
07/27/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILURE, DRIVER UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS AND STOP THE VEHICLE. TT
04/27/1995 · Seat belts
REAR SEAT BELT IS STUCK, WILL NOT PULL OUT. THIRD ONE IN VEHICLE TO FAIL. TT
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