MYRModel Year Report

1982 Chevrolet Cavalier

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1982 Chevrolet Cavalier
RENDERED 2026-08-02T16:43:19.391Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Cavalier Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 134 complaints 1992 1993: 146 complaints 1994: 212 complaints 1995: 270 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1998: 345 complaints 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2003: 678 complaints 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints 2005
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19833
19848
19854
198618
198724
198812
198943
199055
199155
1992134
1993146
1994212
1995270
1996503
1997540
1998345
1999240
2000315
2001243
2002196
2003678
2004330
2005287

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

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SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980118

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820315 — fuel system, gasoline

UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19830225 — EA (closed 19831208)

FUEL LINE LEAK

I 19860905 — DP (closed 19861219)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

I 19860912 — DP (closed 19861222)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19861105 — PE (closed 19870716)

ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19870807)

SUDDEN ACCEL

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Chevrolet Cavalier — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V021000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.