How many recalls does the 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours have?

The 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours has an open recall?

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1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 31,979 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 77V163000 1977-09-27 31,979 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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 1978 Chevrolet Nova Concours as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.