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1982 Chevrolet CamaroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage83kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Seat belts10
Seats10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1982 Chevrolet Camaro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Parking brake: conventional

Recall 91V-055 · Apr 11, 1991 · 179,036 vehicles

Risk. PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 82V-089 · Sep 21, 1982 · 172,863 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 82V-076 · Jul 29, 1982 · 24,455 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other Camaro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camaro median. How we score

'67'68'69'71'73'74'75'76'77'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
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  • Caution
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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR DISC BRAKESC90001 · closed Jul 31, 1991
    No recall
  2. REAR BRAKE FAILUREEA86019 · closed Jul 22, 1988
    No recall
  3. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
  4. FRAME CRACKINGPE88070 · closed Sep 22, 1988
    No recall
  5. REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURESPE89164 · closed Feb 28, 1990
    No recall
In owners' words

What Camaro owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WENT TO CHEVY DEALER, WHO WE BROUGHT 2014 FROM, TOLD THEM WE HAD 1982 CAMARO, THAT HAD 3 RECALLS. WE HAD RECALL NUMBERS. THEY SAID RECALLS WERE TO OLD, THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO HELP. WISHED WE ASKED PRIOR TO BUYING THEIR VEHICLE.
Complaint 10787509 · Nov 1, 2015 · 83,000 miles

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