We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Chevrolet Nova (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1988 Chevrolet Nova has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1988 Nova for running hot.
Worst Reported Problems with the Nova
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Nova
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strut failure -- 1988 Nova:
All 4 shocks/struts have gone bad on this car. If you have any more than 2 people in the car, then even hitting small dips in the road the tire hits really bad on the fender in the front and back. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1988 Nova owners.
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cv joint failure -- 1988 Nova:
These CV Joints are going out.. I guess things could be worse. At least the engine is still in pretty good shape considering its age. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1988 Nova owners.
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running hot -- 1988 Nova:
The car is running hot would like to check the thermostat, not sure where it is. Could use a sketch to locate.Thank you Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1988 Nova owners.
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knocking sound while coasting -- 1987 Nova:
When I coast my car there is a knocking sound similar to that of when your tire goes flat.... there is no shaking of the car or anything, and it doesn't happen while braking or accelerating...... HELP ME PLEASE!!!! what is wrong with my car..... fluids are good and its coming from the driver's ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1987 Nova owners.
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car won't shut off can take key out -- 1972 Nova:
The car will start fine with the key but will not turn off. Have to contact battery cables to turn off motor Sears installed new + cable and heat shield when we picked the car up they did not tell us the would not turn off. Called them their service mgr. said it was not his problem. A real jerk! Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1972 Nova owners.