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1987 Chevrolet Nova

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 24 29 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 33 28 317

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 8 Seat Belts 4 Latches/locks/linkages 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Chevrolet Nova?

EPA figures for the 1987 Chevrolet Nova reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Chevrolet Nova?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Chevrolet Nova in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Nova?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet Nova, most often about: Power Train, Seat Belts, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.