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Chevrolet Spectrum
2 generations · 2 engine options · data across all years of the Spectrum platform.
1,014
Labor times
292
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
15
Fluid specs
0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1988 1.5L I4
$17,865
~$3,573/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1988
1 engine option
1.5L I4
FWD
1985–1987
1 engine option
1.5L I4
FWD
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