1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
0 recalls, 13 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY. RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE MOTOR WOULD CRANK AND RUN BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE.
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 19, 2001
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH FAILED DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION AT 65 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO CRUMPLE INTO WINDSHIELD. *AK
TIRES
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 19, 2001
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH FAILED DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION AT 65 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO CRUMPLE INTO WINDSHIELD. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 18, 1998
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 18, 1994
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ITEMS IN TRUNK MOVED FORWARD, STRIKING REAR SEAT BACK, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE, ITEMS STUCK CHILD, RESULTING IN DEATH.
Crash
3 injured
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Nov 8, 1996
REAR LIGHTS BURNE DOUT DUE TO A SHORT IN FUSIBLE LINK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Nov 8, 1996
TAIL LIGHTS' WIRING HARNESS BURNED OUT/MELTED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1990
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK, KILLING OWNER. *DSH
Crash
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK, KILLING OWNER. *DSH
Crash
1 deaths
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Jul 25, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT OPEN. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Aug 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
PASSENGER SEATBELT STUCK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, ON ONE OCCASION BABY WAS TRAPPED IN CARSEAT W/ BELT ON IT. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
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
CHEVROLET NOVA - Year by Year
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