1988 Chevrolet Nova Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1988 Nova trims — CL Hatchback 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door +2 more ·
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1988 Chevrolet Nova service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • CL Hatchback 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Hatchback 4-Door
  • Twin Cam Sedan 4-Door
  • CL Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.6L 1588CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1588CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
No active recalls The 1988 Chevrolet Nova has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet Nova.
19970122Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported3 injured1 fatalities

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ITEMS IN TRUNK MOVED FORWARD, STRIKING REAR SEAT BACK, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE, ITEMS STUCK CHILD, RESULTING IN DEATH.

19960130Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported1 fatalities

VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK, KILLING OWNER. *DSH

19970106Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSFire reported

TAIL LIGHTS' WIRING HARNESS BURNED OUT/MELTED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

Showing the 3 most serious of 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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