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.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Power train: automatic transmission | 4 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch | 2 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly | 2 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Power train: driveline: differential unit | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: anchorage | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly | 1 | 209,000 mi |
| Tires | 1 | 209,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
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.
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.