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1986 Chevrolet Nova

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

0Recalls 4Owner complaints 0Investigations 0Service bulletins

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Owner complaints

4 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries

What owners report most

Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Seat belts1
Steering1

Latest complaints

Aug 19, 1999TNCrash
Seat belts
Consumer was involved in rear end accident. Seatbelt did not lock, causing driver to hit windshield. *ak
Apr 17, 1996CA
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank replaced 2 times due to gasoline leaking from seam. *Sd
Jun 7, 1995CA
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Loud whining noise IS heard at highway speeds. Please explain. tt
Jan 24, 1995NHCrash1 injury
Steering
While driving at speeds not exceeding 20mph vehicle began spinning out of control resulting in a serious accident, and car being totaled. tt

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