1988 CHEVROLET NOVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
The 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH FAILED DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION AT 65 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO CRUMPLE INTO WINDSHIELD. *AK
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH FAILED DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION AT 65 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO CRUMPLE INTO WINDSHIELD. *AK
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE.
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ITEMS IN TRUNK MOVED FORWARD, STRIKING REAR SEAT BACK, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE, ITEMS STUCK CHILD, RESULTING IN DEATH.
Safety Rating for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 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 — 18 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET NOVA (current)
- 1990 CHEVROLET NOVA — 4 complaints
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