Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Nova.
This reference page provides an overview of the 1974 Chevrolet Nova. The available documentation identifies the vehicle but does not specify its body, platform, or engine. Consequently, standout specifications and reliability history for this model year are not present in the current record.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 193.7 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3100 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Nova of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LN Sedan 5.7L V8 | 10.30 sec | 18.00 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Remedy:
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.