1982 Chevrolet Camaro — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1982: 3 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	3
1983	16
1984	39
1985	46
1986	32
1987	28
1988	17
1989	25
1990	25
1991	86
1992	88
1993	32
1994	144
1995	216
1996	116
1997	69
1998	173
1999	90
2000	76
2001	48
2002	68
2010	295
2011	194
2012	110
2013	187
2014	187
2015	205
2016	138
2017	183
2018	78
2019	51
2020	31
2021	16
2022	13
2023	15
2024	4

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

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.

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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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

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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

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