1982 Chevrolet Camaro

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1982 Chevrolet Camaro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T04:47:55.032Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Camaro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 16 complaints 1984: 40 complaints 1985: 48 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1991 1992: 88 complaints 1993: 32 complaints 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 217 complaints 1996: 116 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1998: 173 complaints 1999: 90 complaints 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 48 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2010: 295 complaints 2011: 194 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 187 complaints 2013 2014: 188 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 80 complaints 2018 2019: 52 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
1982: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
198316
198440
198548
198633
198728
198817
198925
199025
199187
199288
199332
1994158
1995217
1996116
199769
1998173
199990
200076
200148
200268
2010295
2011194
2012113
2013187
2014188
2015206
2016141
2017186
201880
201952
202031
202117
202213
202315
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

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CONSUMER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE FIVE-STAR RIM CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990602

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151101

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SEATS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.

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METAL SPRING HAS PROTRUDED THROUGH SEAT, CAUSING DISCOMFORT TO DRIVER. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489694) *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950608

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820722 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820922 — seat belts

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860617 — EA (closed 19880722)

REAR BRAKE FAILURE

I 19880628 — PE (closed 19880922)

FRAME CRACKING

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19890913 — PE (closed 19900228)

REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURES

I 19900221 — C (closed 19910731)

REAR DISC BRAKES

R 19910701 — parking brake

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Remedy: REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.

Campaign 91V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Chevrolet Camaro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V076000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V089000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V055000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1986

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 1995 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.