The ground wire going from engine block to car body corroded to the point tha tit couldn't make full connection to body. *Ak
1987-1989 · 2 model years
Geo Spectrum Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Geo Spectrum across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (8). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Spectrum complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Spectrum problems
Latest Spectrum complaints
The (only) ground wire from the engine block to the vehicle bode corroded.
Structure failure to floor/roof/pillars. (Msp flint post report)
Consumer starts car to warm said cuts off and car starts to smoke and caught on fire . Tt
5 Spd; fire wall fails which holds clutch cable. Tt *jb
5 Spd; fire wall fails which holds clutch cable.Tt *jb
Questions about the Geo Spectrum
Which Geo Spectrum years have the most problems?
What are the most common Geo Spectrum problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), body, doors & structure (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Geo Spectrum have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Geo Spectrum model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data