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1977 CHEVROLET NOVA

4 recalls, 0 complaints

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
77V163000 Sep 27, 1977
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
31,979 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
77V074000 May 16, 1977
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Defect Description
THE CENTER (SPIDER) SECTION OF WHEELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM AN INCORRECT GRADE OF STEEL. THE CENTER SECTION MAY FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL RIM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE FROM THE CORRECT GRADE OF STEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
15,246 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
76V132000 Sep 7, 1976
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
55,564 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

CHEVROLET NOVA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET NOVA across all model years (1965, 1979).

27 Total Recalls
41 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET NOVA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1990 0 4 View
1988 0 13 View
1987 0 18 View
1986 0 4 View
1984 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 (current) 4 0
1975 4 0 View
1974 4 0 View
1973 4 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1969 2 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 0 View
1965 1 0 View

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