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1977 Chevrolet Nova Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1977 Chevrolet Nova. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1977 Chevrolet Nova

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 77V163000 Reported 31,979 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.

  2. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 77V074000 Reported 15,246 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and will replace defective wheels with wheels made from the correct grade of steel, without charge to owner.

  3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 76V132000 Reported 55,564 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 Chevrolet Nova. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Chevrolet Nova model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Nova model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1965 Chevrolet Nova10
1966 Chevrolet Nova10
1967 Chevrolet Nova10
1968 Chevrolet Nova10
1969 Chevrolet Nova20
1971 Chevrolet Nova10
1972 Chevrolet Nova10
1973 Chevrolet Nova40
1974 Chevrolet Nova30
1975 Chevrolet Nova30
1977 Chevrolet Nova30
1978 Chevrolet Nova10
1984 Chevrolet Nova01
1986 Chevrolet Nova04
1987 Chevrolet Nova015
1988 Chevrolet Nova011
1990 Chevrolet Nova01

Checking a specific 1977 Chevrolet Nova

How do I know if my 1977 Chevrolet Nova has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1977 Chevrolet Nova; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 76V132000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.