There have been 16 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Nova. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Nova.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Buick Skylark, 1978 Buick Skylark, 1977 Chevrolet Nova, 1978 Chevrolet Nova, 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours, 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours, 1977 Chevrolet Nova Custom, 1978 Chevrolet Nova Custom, 1977 Oldsmobile Omega, 1978 Oldsmobile Omega, 1977 Pontiac Phoenix, 1978 Pontiac Phoenix, 1977 Pontiac Ventura, 1978 Pontiac Ventura |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro, 1977 Chevrolet Nova |
| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Summary: The center (spider) section of wheels installed on these vehicles may have been manufactured from an incorrect grade of steel. The center section may fatigue and separate from the wheel rim. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Buick Century, 1977 Buick Electra, 1977 Buick Lesabre, 1977 Buick Regal, 1977 Buick Skylark, 1977 Chevrolet Belair, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice, 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1977 Chevrolet El Camino, 1977 Chevrolet Impala, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1977 Chevrolet Nova, 1977 GMC Sprint, 1977 Oldsmobile 88, 1977 Oldsmobile 98, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1977 Oldsmobile Omega, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville, 1977 Pontiac Catalina, 1976 Pontiac Firebird, 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1977 Pontiac Lemans, 1977 Pontiac Ventura |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Buick Apollo, 1975 Buick Skylark, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro, 1975 Chevrolet Nova, 1975 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Buick Apollo, 1975 Chevrolet Nova, 1975 Oldsmobile Omega, 1975 Pontiac Ventura |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 27, 1977 | Suspension:rear | 31,979 |
| May. 16, 1977 | Wheels:center Section | 15,246 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| May. 21, 1975 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 3,069 |
| Sep. 26, 1974 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 358 |
| Sep. 23, 1974 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 11,962 |
| Feb. 26, 1974 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 260 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Dec. 19, 1973 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 12,703 |
| Dec. 11, 1972 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 3,225 |
| Nov. 24, 1972 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 330 |
| Oct. 31, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 544 |
| May. 23, 1972 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 1,082 |
| Dec. 29, 1971 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 6,682,084 |
| Dec. 3, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,600 |
| May. 16, 1969 | Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator | 2,057 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Nova | 3 |
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 3 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 3 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Nova | 4 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1971 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1969 Chevrolet Nova | 2 |
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1967 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1966 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |
| 1965 Chevrolet Nova | 1 |