How many recalls does the 1969 Chevrolet Nova have?

The 1969 Chevrolet Nova has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1969 Chevrolet Nova has an open recall?

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1969 Chevrolet Nova Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1969 Chevrolet Nova has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,684,141 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 71V235000 1971-12-29 6,682,084 affected

Defect

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.

POWER TRAIN 69V069000 1969-05-16 2,057 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT SHIFT PATTERN DECAL WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION.AB- SENCE OFDECAL COULD RESULT IN SELEC- TION OF INCORRECT GEAR SHIFT POSITION.(CORRECTBY INSTALLING GEAR SHIFT PATTERN.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1969 Chevrolet Nova as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.