The Chevrolet Nova (3 generations, 1985–1988) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 29 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Chevrolet Nova VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Chevrolet Nova window sticker — build, options & years
The Chevrolet Nova ran from 1985–1988 across 3 generations (1971–1972, 1973–1979, 1986–1988). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Chevrolet Nova VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1985, 1986, 1988; the most-complained-about are 1987, 1988, 1986. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Chevrolet Nova VIN decoder.
What the Chevrolet Nova sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Nova, latest tested year 1988:
The label also prints an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 336 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Nova under Compact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Nova's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1985 to 1988. Worth checking before you compare a Nova sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Chevrolet Nova sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 29 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Nova VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Chevrolet Nova VIN decoder.
Nova window sticker — every model year
This covers the Chevrolet Nova for 1985–1988. Enter any Nova VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Chevrolet model.
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Other Chevrolet window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 27 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Equinox | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 109 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | Subcompact Cars | 25 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Traverse | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 24 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Corvette | Two Seaters | 21 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Chevrolet Nova
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Nova, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Chevrolet Nova all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Chevrolet Nova whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Chevrolet Nova window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 29 mpg combined (26 city / 33 highway), from its 1988 rating, with an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Chevrolet Nova sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Chevrolet Nova may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Chevrolet Nova?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.