Vehicle safety record
1973 Chevrolet Nova Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 1974 for the vacuum.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Nova year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 Chevrolet Nova recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1973 Chevrolet Nova yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Chevrolet Nova: every year compared
All Nova years1973 Chevrolet Nova vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Chevrolet Nova | 0 | 4 | F | |
| 1973 Chevrolet C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1973 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1973 Chevrolet Nova
Does the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1973 Chevrolet Nova: vacuum (February 1974); warning light / devices (December 1972); upper arm (November 1972); linkages (October 1972). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1973 Chevrolet Nova had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 Chevrolet Nova a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Chevrolet Nova year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1973 Chevrolet Nova has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data