How many recalls does the 1972 Chevrolet Nova have?

The 1972 Chevrolet Nova has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Chevrolet Nova has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Chevrolet Nova Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Chevrolet Nova has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,082 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 72V130000 1972-05-23 1,082 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL FLAW THATCOULD RESULT INEARLY FAILURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERE NECESSARY.)

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 1972 Chevrolet Nova as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.