Model year record

1987 Chevrolet Nova

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1209,000 mi
Tires1209,000 mi
Unknown or other1—

The 1986 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chevrolet Nova model years

All Chevrolet Nova recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.