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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet Nova.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,050 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1988 Chevrolet Nova. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
No recalls found for the 1988 Chevrolet Nova.
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
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ITEMS IN TRUNK MOVED FORWARD, STRIKING REAR SEAT BACK, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE, ITEMS STUCK CHILD, RESULTING IN DEATH.
The 1988 Chevrolet Nova has 0 NHTSA recalls and 12 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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REAR LIGHTS BURNE DOUT DUE TO A SHORT IN FUSIBLE LINK
TAIL LIGHTS' WIRING HARNESS BURNED OUT/MELTED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK, KILLING OWNER. *DSH
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK, KILLING OWNER. *DSH
ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
PASSENGER SEATBELT STUCK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, ON ONE OCCASION BABY WAS TRAPPED IN CARSEAT W/ BELT ON IT. TT