1987 CHEVROLET NOVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
The 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (2 complaints), and Power Trainaxle Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1987 CHEVROLET NOVA DOES NOT SECURE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT CATCH AND STOP WHEN HE GRABS THEM ABRUPTLY AS HE WOULD EXPECT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB
{1}NORTH BOUND FREEWAY WORK RIGHT LANE FROM, LINDON EXIT TO SALT LAKE CITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL GROOVES, HOLES AND UNEVEN LANES. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES THIS YEAR, MY RIGHT FRONT AXLE IS BAD AS WELL AS THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS I NEED NEW TIRES AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE FREEWAY PROBLEMS. WILL YOU HELP? *JB
{1}NORTH BOUND FREEWAY WORK RIGHT LANE FROM, LINDON EXIT TO SALT LAKE CITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL GROOVES, HOLES AND UNEVEN LANES. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES THIS YEAR, MY RIGHT FRONT AXLE IS BAD AS WELL AS THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS I NEED NEW TIRES AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE FREEWAY PROBLEMS. WILL YOU HELP? *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *SLC
THE TRANSAXLE FLUID WAS 1.5 QUARTS LOW (EMPTY) CAUSING THE TRANSAXLE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET NOVA
- 1984 CHEVROLET NOVA — 1 complaint
- 1986 CHEVROLET NOVA — 4 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET NOVA (current)
- 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA — 13 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET NOVA — 4 complaints
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