1988 Chevrolet NovaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1988 Chevrolet Nova, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Chevrolet Nova has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Chevrolet Nova recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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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What Nova owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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