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1973 Chevrolet Nova problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1973 Chevrolet Nova — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1973 compare to other Nova years?

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Does the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

74V027000BrakesFebruary 15, 1974 · 1,218,387 units
72V305000Seat BeltsDecember 11, 1972 · 3,225 units
72V290000SuspensionNovember 24, 1972 · 330 units
72V265000SteeringOctober 31, 1972 · 544 units

1973 Chevrolet Nova — common questions

Is the 1973 Chevrolet Nova reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1973 Chevrolet Nova. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.