The 1977 Chevrolet Nova has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 102,789 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE FROM THE CORRECT GRADE OF STEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1977 Chevrolet Nova as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.