Chevrolet Nova 1987
Model Nova made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 17 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, other and power train. The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/32/30 | 31/41/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 4 | 86 828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/37/32 | 33/47/38 | Regular | $ 445 | 4 | 86 828 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 02/19/1996 | |||
| The hood on the vehicle does not stay latched. tt | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1987 | |
| The nhtsa has reported two problems with the 1987 & 1988 chevrolet spectrum. these problems apply to the 1987 nova. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | 08/10/2000 | |
| While vehicle was being driven speedometer cable snapped. 10 miles later, entire front end locked up due a malfunction within the transmission. *ak the mechanic determind that the trans case, all gears and right and left c.v. shafts were broken as the result of front end lock up. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 1 | 08/10/2000 | |
| While vehicle was being driven speedometer cable snapped. 10 miles later, entire front end locked up due a malfunction within the transmission. *ak the mechanic determind that the trans case, all gears and right and left c.v. shafts were broken as the result of front end lock up. *yh | |||
| When pressing on the gas the vehicle does not move or pull. dealer says transmission needs to be replaced. transmission has been rebuilt 12 times. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the minor service of checking the oil level in defferential for front wheel drive vehicles. 80-90 oil is the problem with the extra reservoir, resulting in low oil level that will burn up the tranmission. the transmission was replaced, and the dealers have not been notified of the description of the problem. | |||
| The case on the transmission broke. please describe. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transaxle fluid was 1.5 quarts low (empty) causing the transaxle to lock up while driving. nlm | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced a front wheel lock up while driving at 50-55 mph. vehicle taken to an independent repairs shop, and informed consumer that lock up was due to lack of front axle lubrication. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/07/1995 | |||
| Differential broke which the transmission fluid to leak, caused transmission to failed. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 07/09/1989 | |
| Seat belts in front seat failed to hold driver/passenger in place in rear end collision, causing injuries. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Front driver's seat belt buckle broke. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states that the rear seat belts do not retract properly. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/23/1998 | 2 | ||
| Owner claims raybestos brand brake hoses middle mounting section manufactured backwards. hose cannot be mounted as designed, dangerous bypassing of middle mount likely. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/18/2005 | 209000 | 5 | 12/11/1999 |
| {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 | |||