1986 Chevrolet NovaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet Nova, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Chevrolet Nova has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Chevrolet Nova recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other Nova year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nova median. How we score
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- Caution
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