1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
0 recalls, 18 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 14, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1987 CHEVROLET NOVA DOES NOT SECURE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT CATCH AND STOP WHEN HE GRABS THEM ABRUPTLY AS HE WOULD EXPECT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB
TIRES
Nov 9, 2005
Incident date: Aug 18, 2005
{1}NORTH BOUND FREEWAY WORK RIGHT LANE FROM, LINDON EXIT TO SALT LAKE CITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL GROOVES, HOLES AND UNEVEN LANES. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES THIS YEAR, MY RIGHT FRONT AXLE IS BAD AS WELL AS THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS I NEED NEW TIRES AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE FREEWAY PROBLEMS. WILL YOU HELP? *... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nov 9, 2005
Incident date: Aug 18, 2005
{1}NORTH BOUND FREEWAY WORK RIGHT LANE FROM, LINDON EXIT TO SALT LAKE CITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL GROOVES, HOLES AND UNEVEN LANES. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES THIS YEAR, MY RIGHT FRONT AXLE IS BAD AS WELL AS THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS I NEED NEW TIRES AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE FREEWAY PROBLEMS. WILL YOU HELP? *... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 27, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 6, 2001
THE TRANSAXLE FLUID WAS 1.5 QUARTS LOW (EMPTY) CAUSING THE TRANSAXLE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LOCK UP WAS DUE TO LACK OF FRONT AXLE LUBRICATION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 26, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPEEDOMETER CABLE SNAPPED. 10 MILES LATER, ENTIRE FRONT END LOCKED UP DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. *AK THE MECHANIC DETERMIND THAT THE TRANS CASE, ALL GEARS AND RIGHT AND LEFT C.V. SHAFTS WERE BROKEN AS THE RESULT OF FRONT END LOCK UP. *YH
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 26, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN SPEEDOMETER CABLE SNAPPED. 10 MILES LATER, ENTIRE FRONT END LOCKED UP DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. *AK THE MECHANIC DETERMIND THAT THE TRANS CASE, ALL GEARS AND RIGHT AND LEFT C.V. SHAFTS WERE BROKEN AS THE RESULT OF FRONT END LOCK UP. *YH
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
THE NHTSA HAS REPORTED TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE 1987 & 1988 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM. THESE PROBLEMS APPLY TO THE 1987 NOVA.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 1999
WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE OR PULL. DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT 12 TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Aug 23, 1998
Incident date: Aug 23, 1998
OWNER CLAIMS RAYBESTOS BRAND BRAKE HOSES MIDDLE MOUNTING SECTION MANUFACTURED BACKWARDS. HOSE CANNOT BE MOUNTED AS DESIGNED, DANGEROUS BYPASSING OF MIDDLE MOUNT LIKELY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 15, 1998
Incident date: May 15, 1998
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MINOR SERVICE OF CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN DEFFERENTIAL FOR FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. 80-90 OIL IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE EXTRA RESERVOIR, RESULTING IN LOW OIL LEVEL THAT WILL BURN UP THE TRANMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, AND THE DEALERS HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Aug 13, 1996
SEAT BELTS IN FRONT SEAT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER/PASSENGER IN PLACE IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.
2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 15, 1995
THE CASE ON THE TRANSMISSION BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jun 12, 1995
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
DIFFERENTIAL BROKE WHICH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK, CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO FAILED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 17, 1995
FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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
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