1988 Chevrolet Nova Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1988 Chevrolet Nova, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front wheels locked up and the car stopped suddenly. Resulting in a rearend collision. After the accident the motor would crank and run but the vehicle would not move in any gear. Replace the transaxle.”
NHTSA complaint #9005280, filed 2002-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 4 | 36% |
| 1987 | 7 | 47% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Nova
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Nova
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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